Job summary
Theatre Support Worker- Band 2
More exciting opportunities has arisen for enthusiastic and committed individuals who are interested in working in our fast-paced, rapidly-changing Operating Theatres environment. You could be someone already in a clinical role on one of our wards or Departments at the L&D or someone seeking a career change with the right attributes and transferable skills that we are looking for.
The role will involve providing circulating assistance to the scrub team working in Theatres, escorting patients to Theatres and checking them in, housekeeping and cleaning duties and any other duties delegated by the Theatre Co-ordinator and Band 7 Senior Practitioners
In return, we will offer a competency based training programme, a mentor and ongoing support so that you will be able to pick up the skills, knowledge and experience needed to carry out the TSW role independently.
Please note that this vacancy is only open to applicants currently residing in the UK
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of patient/client care and participate in the safe and effectivemanagement of theatre service under the supervision of registered nurses andODPs.This could effectively be in all areas of the Department including the patientreception areas, scrub, anaesthetics and recovery.The Theatre Support Worker (TSW) will contribute in a variety of activities of theatre patient/client care to the level of experience and assessed competence that he/she has acquired. The service users come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and the TSW must be able to communicate effectively. They will support the Theatre team to maintain and ensure a clean, safe environment for patient care activities. This will include assistingin a range of domestic/environmental arrangements including some cleaning, keeping the corridors tidy and free of clutter, reporting maintenance problems and helping to monitor repairs.Furthermore they will be expected to assist the domestics to maintain the upkeep of the kitchen, coffee room, changing rooms and patient reception area.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. You will at all times work under the supervision of the RegisteredNurse/ODP in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the RegisteredNurse/ODP you are working with and to the Senior Theatre Practitioner.2. You will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skills acquired within the post.3. You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You should not undertake any task that you are unfamiliar with.
4. Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their records.5. Assist in the collecting of, admitting of/checking-in of patients to the department as required following agreed protocols, confirming the patients identity and completing the necessary documentation. The registered practitioner will check this.6. Ensure clarity in communicating with patients/clients and their relatives as well as other team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge. Report changes in patients condition to the registered nurse/ ODP on duty and participate in shift hand over to ensure effective continuity of care.7. Contribute to the ongoing support of patients/clients and others significant to them, enabling patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being.8. Welcome patients/clients, their families and other visitors to the department. and introduce them to the facilities and services provided.9. Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional manner. Take any messages accurately and refer to a registered nurse/ODP as necessary.10. Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.11. Assist the patient prior to surgery, maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.12. Maintain a clean, safe environment, communicating and working effectively with the Perioperative team. This includes participating in Pre-procedural briefings and STOP Checks, with all members of the multidisciplinary team (to maximise patient safety and minimise risk).
13. Assist with the positioning, transferring and escorting of patients, in line with Theatre and Trust policies, e.g. Escort guidelines. Moving and Hand lingguidelines.14. Once training and assessment of competence is obtained, carrying out tasks and planned care as designated by a registered nurse/ODP.15. Contribute to the promotion of equality for all individuals by supporting anti-discriminatory practice, patient/client choice and acknowledging individuals personal beliefs and identity.16 Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. following the Theatre Infection Control policy.17. Position and connect equipment as required by the scrub team, disconnect and safely remove equipment as required.18. Ensure proficiency with equipment before use in accordance with local policy and manufacturers instructions.19. Prepare sterile trolleys and insure all instrumentation is accounted for (in conjunction with registered staff pre/intra and post-operatively.20. Appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency e.g. cardiac arrest/fire evacuation etc.21. Participate as a member of the Perioperative team, carrying out pre-procedural counts of swabs, instruments and needles. This will be checked with a registered practitioner as per department policy.22. Assisting in the measurement/recording of fluid output.
23. Safely handling, recording and dispatching specimens, and used instruments in line with local policy.24. Disposing of waste as per trust policy.25. Undertaking the circulating role, utilising communication skills, preparing theenvironment and equipment, and acting as a link between the surgical team, and other parts of theatres (and the rest of the Trust).26. Appropriately cleaning and clearing away of all theatre furniture and equipment.(stack systems, microscopes, trolleys, tourniquets, laser machines, theatre tables etc)27. Checking and preparing the theatre, after floor cleaning between lists, or at the end of the day.28. Liaise with the Theatre Co-ordinator and theatre staff in the ordering and handling of Equipment/instruments /supplies for theatre use.29. Assist the equipment Manager and Theatre Procurement Administrative Officer(Higher Level) in regard to the management of equipment and stock/non-stock supplies in the Department.30. Assist the domestic in keeping the Kitchen, Team Rooms, Changing Rooms and Reception areas clean and tidy.
31. Manage his/her time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonabletime frame, knowing when to seek support, assistance and advice from other team members.32. Undertake general clerical duties that may be associated with the smooth running of the department. This will include data entry following training.33. Assist in the maintenance and department equipment andmonitoring/replenishing stock levels, e.g. equipment, HSDU, etc.34. Report appropriately any defects, breakages, faulty equipment and sterility problems to the Team Leader/Senior Theatre Practitioner35. Identify and report any untoward incident/accident, problem and risk as soon as possible to the Nurse/ODP in charge.
36. Participate as a member of the team in fulfilling departmental administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties as designated by senior staff.37. Participate, with all team members, in maintaining and monitoring standards and assisting with audits. Help to identify potential improvements within the environment.38. Contribute to the team as an active member, always demonstrating a flexible and co-operative approach.
39. Maintain high standards of care ensuring that all procedures and guidelines arefollowed.40. Following training and assessment of competence undertake delegated roles underthe supervision of senior theatre staff.
41. Understand own limitations and know where to find advice and assistance.42. Be self motivated and seek ways to flexibly extend own knowledge skills.43. With assistance identify own training needs and limitations and actively participatewith training and attend relevant training sessions.44. Participate in yearly appraisals (filling out the appropriate preparation forms) and have an active Personal Development Plan.45. To comply with Trust and departmental policies to provide a safe and effective environment for both patients and staff.46. Contribute towards maintaining a cost effective service.47. Contribute in standards and quality improvement procedures to provide a safe and environment for patients and staff.48. To follow Trust policy in regard to punctuality, sickness absence, uniforms and conduct yourself in a manner befitting your role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. You will at all times work under the supervision of the RegisteredNurse/ODP in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the RegisteredNurse/ODP you are working with and to the Senior Theatre Practitioner.2. You will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skills acquired within the post.3. You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You should not undertake any task that you are unfamiliar with.
4. Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their records.5. Assist in the collecting of, admitting of/checking-in of patients to the department as required following agreed protocols, confirming the patients identity and completing the necessary documentation. The registered practitioner will check this.6. Ensure clarity in communicating with patients/clients and their relatives as well as other team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge. Report changes in patients condition to the registered nurse/ ODP on duty and participate in shift hand over to ensure effective continuity of care.7. Contribute to the ongoing support of patients/clients and others significant to them, enabling patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being.8. Welcome patients/clients, their families and other visitors to the department. and introduce them to the facilities and services provided.9. Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional manner. Take any messages accurately and refer to a registered nurse/ODP as necessary.10. Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.11. Assist the patient prior to surgery, maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.12. Maintain a clean, safe environment, communicating and working effectively with the Perioperative team. This includes participating in Pre-procedural briefings and STOP Checks, with all members of the multidisciplinary team (to maximise patient safety and minimise risk).
13. Assist with the positioning, transferring and escorting of patients, in line with Theatre and Trust policies, e.g. Escort guidelines. Moving and Hand lingguidelines.14. Once training and assessment of competence is obtained, carrying out tasks and planned care as designated by a registered nurse/ODP.15. Contribute to the promotion of equality for all individuals by supporting anti-discriminatory practice, patient/client choice and acknowledging individuals personal beliefs and identity.16 Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. following the Theatre Infection Control policy.17. Position and connect equipment as required by the scrub team, disconnect and safely remove equipment as required.18. Ensure proficiency with equipment before use in accordance with local policy and manufacturers instructions.19. Prepare sterile trolleys and insure all instrumentation is accounted for (in conjunction with registered staff pre/intra and post-operatively.20. Appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency e.g. cardiac arrest/fire evacuation etc.21. Participate as a member of the Perioperative team, carrying out pre-procedural counts of swabs, instruments and needles. This will be checked with a registered practitioner as per department policy.22. Assisting in the measurement/recording of fluid output.
23. Safely handling, recording and dispatching specimens, and used instruments in line with local policy.24. Disposing of waste as per trust policy.25. Undertaking the circulating role, utilising communication skills, preparing theenvironment and equipment, and acting as a link between the surgical team, and other parts of theatres (and the rest of the Trust).26. Appropriately cleaning and clearing away of all theatre furniture and equipment.(stack systems, microscopes, trolleys, tourniquets, laser machines, theatre tables etc)27. Checking and preparing the theatre, after floor cleaning between lists, or at the end of the day.28. Liaise with the Theatre Co-ordinator and theatre staff in the ordering and handling of Equipment/instruments /supplies for theatre use.29. Assist the equipment Manager and Theatre Procurement Administrative Officer(Higher Level) in regard to the management of equipment and stock/non-stock supplies in the Department.30. Assist the domestic in keeping the Kitchen, Team Rooms, Changing Rooms and Reception areas clean and tidy.
31. Manage his/her time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonabletime frame, knowing when to seek support, assistance and advice from other team members.32. Undertake general clerical duties that may be associated with the smooth running of the department. This will include data entry following training.33. Assist in the maintenance and department equipment andmonitoring/replenishing stock levels, e.g. equipment, HSDU, etc.34. Report appropriately any defects, breakages, faulty equipment and sterility problems to the Team Leader/Senior Theatre Practitioner35. Identify and report any untoward incident/accident, problem and risk as soon as possible to the Nurse/ODP in charge.
36. Participate as a member of the team in fulfilling departmental administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties as designated by senior staff.37. Participate, with all team members, in maintaining and monitoring standards and assisting with audits. Help to identify potential improvements within the environment.38. Contribute to the team as an active member, always demonstrating a flexible and co-operative approach.
39. Maintain high standards of care ensuring that all procedures and guidelines arefollowed.40. Following training and assessment of competence undertake delegated roles underthe supervision of senior theatre staff.
41. Understand own limitations and know where to find advice and assistance.42. Be self motivated and seek ways to flexibly extend own knowledge skills.43. With assistance identify own training needs and limitations and actively participatewith training and attend relevant training sessions.44. Participate in yearly appraisals (filling out the appropriate preparation forms) and have an active Personal Development Plan.45. To comply with Trust and departmental policies to provide a safe and effective environment for both patients and staff.46. Contribute towards maintaining a cost effective service.47. Contribute in standards and quality improvement procedures to provide a safe and environment for patients and staff.48. To follow Trust policy in regard to punctuality, sickness absence, uniforms and conduct yourself in a manner befitting your role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Sound Secondary Sch Education
Essential
Healthcare experience
Essential
- current healthcare experience
Desirable
Communication skills
Essential
18 years and over
Essential
works well under pressure
Essential
- worked in busy environments with deadlines to meet
Person Specification
Sound Secondary Sch Education
Essential
Healthcare experience
Essential
- current healthcare experience
Desirable
Communication skills
Essential
18 years and over
Essential
works well under pressure
Essential
- worked in busy environments with deadlines to meet
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
