Theatre Support Worker

1 month ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full time

Supporting Clinical Excellence To provide a high standard of care as set out in Theatre Standards and Trust guidelines. To participate in the safe movement and handling of patients within the operating department, and between other departments within the Trust. Undertake the duties of runner in theatre. Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times.

Assist in governance procedures to ensure patient safety. This will include: - checking patients in to the department - swab, sharps and instrument checks - checking of consent for surgery - participating in a range of safety checks - participating in all departmental audits Participate in the preparation of the operating theatre, including organisation of sets, consumables and equipment. Ensure adequate supplies of consumables are available for each list. Provide support and reassurance to all patients undergoing regional or local anaesthesia.

Safe and sensitive escorting of patients, relatives and carers. Help maintain high standards of cleanliness expected within a surgical environment. Participate in stock control/rotation and order. Restocking of theatres and other adjoining areas as required.

Assist with the maintenance of equipment and report any faults to senior members of staff. Carry out errands when requested. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. At no time will a clinical procedure be carried out until clinical instruction has been received and competence has been demonstrated by collection of supporting evidence and underpinning knowledge, adhering to the HCA code of conduct.

This job description is not a rigid/inflexible document but acts to provide the post holder with guidance as to the expectations of the role. Whilst in post, these expectations may change in order to meet service needs.



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