Theatre Support Worker - Harrogate, United Kingdom - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Harrogate, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description

The Operating department consists of 6 operating theatres and a 7 bay Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) providing elective, trauma and emergency surgery for Harrogate and the surrounding area including North Leeds.

Within each operating theatre, teams are made up of Registered Practitioners who deliver patient care with the help of a Non-registered workforce consisting of Assistant Theatre Practitioners (ATPs) and Theatre Support Workers (this role).

As a Theatre Support Worker You will need to be an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for excellence, demonstrating continued professional development and have good communication and interpersonal skills.

In your role some of the tasks you will be expected to perform include;
Assist registered practitioners within Theatre and the Anaesthetic Room to deliver excellent patient care.

You will help facilitate the smooth running of operating lists by working within a team

Prepare the theatre environment before, during and after operative procedures

Select specialist instrumentation and equipment for operative procedures

Anticipate the needs of the changing environment

Aid the patient's operative journey

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.

Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards

Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.

Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

You must be prepared to have a flexible approach to duties to meet the needs of this 24 hour acute service including night and weekend shifts.

Previous experience in Theatres would be desirable for this position but is not essential as training is provided.

If successful you will join our happy and motivated theatre team delivering high quality patient focused care in our main theatre suite, based at the Harrogate and District Foundation Trust.