The post holder will provide assistance and support to trained (and trainee theatre personnel performing a wide range of tasks/duties in the Operating Dept.
The post holder will work at all times in a manner that complies with Health & Safety Regulations, local, policies, and ensure that the confidentiality of individual patients is maintained.
Preparation of theatre trolleys, ensuring that they are clean and restocked, and that oxygen is available at all times.
Transfer of patients to and from wards and other clinical areas in accordance with local policy, communicating effectively with all members of the multi disciplinary team and ensuring patients confidentially at all times.
Assist in maintenance of supplies by checking stock levels, putting away stores, etc. ensuring proper rotation and checking of expiry dates
Collect blood for elective lists and emergencies and return all unused blood and blood products to the blood bank.
Tidy changing rooms and dispose of used linen appropriately with local policy to prevent cross infection and other hazards occurring ensuring appropriate bags are replaced.
Clean and decontaminate theatre furniture, including the operating table attachments, operating lights, diathermy and suction apparatus etc
Dispose of soiled linen and refuse in accordance with local policy to prevent cross infection and other hazards occurring, ensuring appropriate bags are replaced.
Theatre Aide - Band 2 -Epsom General Hospital
We have a number of excellent opportunities for Theatre Aide/ Healthcare Assistants to join our busy operating theatre teams.
The successful candidates will be part of a friendly team committed to providing patients with an exemplary level of care.
Your day to day activities will be to support the qualified practitioners.
You must have a flexible approach to work and be able to work shift patterns including evenings and weekends.
We will provide in house training and will also give you the opportunity to undertake academic studies to further your career.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Please see the attached supporting documents, Job Description and Person Specification which contains more information about the role
This advert closes on Friday 8 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr