Theatre Support Worker - Preston, United Kingdom - Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Preston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are looking for Theatre Support workers to join our amazing team.

Our Theatre support workers play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatres and help us maintain high quality patient care in an environment which is clean & safe.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our theatre team within Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust. There will be a rotation of shifts including nights and weekends.

You will be responsible for supporting your team in achieving the highest standards of patient care and as a valued team member you will demonstrate commitment to the role.

Theatre support workers are part of our operating team who support the theatre staff.

Participate as a member of the circulating team to assist the scrub practitioner during surgery and is reassuring for patients, who may be anxious about going into the operating theatre.

You will need a supportive & flexible approach to service delivery and participate in the movement of clean/dirty instrumentation throughout the theatre complex.

We are looking for a flexible team player with good communication skills and the ability to demonstrate and promote our Trust Values.

In return we offer in house training and a friendly and supportive environment in one of the largest and highest performing Trust's in the country.

It's an exciting opportunity to work within our organisation and an opportunity to learn more extensive skills by training in the role of Theatre Support Worker within an acute theatre environment.

In order to provide you with the knowledge and skills which you need to provide safe, compassionate care you will be required to complete the Health Care Assistant Apprenticeship Pathway.

As part of this you will complete the Clinical Skills Certificate which is a nationally recognised training framework from Skills for Health.

This sets out the standards for care within the UK and is applicable for all new staff that are new to care provision.

Provide good quality personalised care throughout their 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 that patient comfort 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 engages in the Trust safety agenda.

Contribute to maintaining safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.

Communicate and document information in a timely and appropriate manner.