Theatre Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

Theatre Support Worker

Location: Salford Royal Hospital, Salford, Greater Manchester

We are pleased to advertise a Band 3 Theatre Support Worker vacancy to work across the operating theatres at Salford Royal Hospital.

Band 2 Consideration: Candidates who do not initially meet the full criteria for Band 3 will be considered for a Band 2 position with the prospect of progression to Band 3 upon fulfilling the necessary requirements.

About the Role: We are seeking a compassionate and efficient Theatre Support Worker to join our dynamic General and Emergency Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the theatre setting, during general and emergency surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of the theatre and patient areas.
• Provide logistical support to healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of patients at all times.
• Manage and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the theatre environment.
• Handle equipment and instruments.

The shift pattern is days and nights, 7 days a week.

If you are looking for a new challenge and have excellent communication skills then we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Surgical Areas:
• Set up the theatre rooms prior to surgical procedures.
• Ensure all necessary equipment and instruments are available and sterile.
• Patient Care:
• Assist in the transfer of patients to and from the theatre.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients pre- and post-operation.
• Supporting the Surgical Team:
• Hand sterile instruments and supplies to the scrub staff.
• Help position patients on the operating table.
• Maintenance of Equipment:
• Ensure surgical instruments and equipment is sent for cleaning and sterilisation post-operation.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance of theatre equipment.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
• Adhere to infection control protocols.
• Dispose of clinical waste according to hospital guidelines.
• Administrative Tasks:
• Maintain accurate records of procedures and patient details.
• Stock management and inventory control.
• Continuous Learning:
• Participate in training sessions and workshops.
• Stay updated with the latest best practices in theatre operations.
• Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient operation of the theatre.
• Participate in debriefings and team meetings to discuss improvements

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Qualifications

• Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training

• Experience of working within a health or social care environment
• Experience of working within a team

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrate self-motivational skills.
• Basic IT skills

• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Additional

• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Internal rotation across all subspecialties

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees for candidates submitted speculatively. Click here for further information.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [email protected]

For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.

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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.

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