Operating Department Orderly - Warwick, United Kingdom - South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

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Warwick, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking to appoint an Operating Department Orderly for Theatre Services.

Theatre services consists of Main Theatre and Day Surgery Centre, and you will be required to work in both areas.

The role as a porter/Operating department Orderly is an integral part of the team.

This post includes transporting patients to and from the wards to the operating department, maintaining the high standards of cleanliness required within an operating theatre department, disposing of waste and other general duties that occur within the department.

The role requires a large amount of moving and handling of patient trollies, beds, and clinical waste and laundry, and instrument sets.

There is a considerable amount of walking and you may have to transfer equipment between departments in addition to the above.

You need to be able to demonstrate you have a pleasant nature and good communication skills, and are able to follow instructions.

Full participation in a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends is required.

Theatre services are constantly looking at ways to improve staff experience.

The recently developed rest and wellbeing room and numerous staff incentives such as lunch vouchers and elective shortfall list working incentives are presently in place.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the provision of an operating theatre service which includes Main Theatre and Day Surgery Unit, co-operating with theatre, ward and medical staff to maintain a safe environment for the patient and staff.

The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with the all Trust policies and procedures with special regards to Confidentiality, Health and Safety at Work and Fire.

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC.

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county.

We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'.

Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.

It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Patient Handling

Moving patients between beds and trolleys as required.

Assisting in positioning of patients in preparation for surgery.

Transporting patients internal and external to the department.

Maintaining a high standard of patient trolley cleanliness.

Demonstrate a professional and polite manner when transferring patients.

General Duties

Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the department.

Ensure that the department is kept tidy at all times especially corridors.

Assist in maintaining table attachments, keeping them clean and tidy.

Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment.

Assist in the movement of used instruments, linen and clinical/domestic waste to collection points.

Provide general messenger duties as required.

Support Theatre staff with the collection and management of specimens as required.

To demonstrate competence in collecting blood products from blood bank in a timely manner. Able to complete relevant documentation.

Seek advice/support from supervisor or other senior members of staff in situations that are unfamiliar.

Stock Control

Assist with maintenance of stock levels within the department by completion of stock check forms and placing of internal orders and by ensuring that the goods are checked in and put away in the required location.

Change and replenish medical gas cylinders as required.

Assist and support with the collection and recording of good received ensuring that trust policies are followed.

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire Foundation Trust.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets appropriate Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department.

Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trust's policy and procedures.

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons.

To adhere to the Trust's dress code policy, maintaining