Introduction
We are looking for Theatre Support Workers to join our amazing team at Royal Preston Hospital within Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. Theatre Support Workers play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatres and help maintain high quality patient care in a clean and safe environment.
Role and Responsibilities
* Support your team in achieving the highest standards of patient care and demonstrate commitment to the role.
* Assist the scrub practitioner during surgery as part of the circulating team and reassure patients who may be anxious about going into the operating theatre.
* Participate in the movement of clean/dirty instrumentation throughout the theatre complex.
* Provide good quality personalised care throughout the peri‑operative journey in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
* Assist in the positioning of patients in theatre before surgery and in the recovery area, ensuring that pressure areas are protected adequately and patient comfort is maintained.
* Handle and store patient specimens safely, complying with Trust policy.
* Assist to maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Proactively engage in the Trust safety agenda.
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
* Communicate and document information in a timely and appropriate manner.
Working Hours
Shift pattern includes nights and weekends. Rotations will vary.
Eligibility
Applicants must be able to work in the UK. Unfortunately we cannot accept those who need sponsorship to work in this role.
Benefits
In‑house training, a friendly and supportive environment in one of the largest and highest performing Trusts in the country.
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