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Theatre Support Worker

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Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Full time

The post holder will work as a member of the theatre team, providing valuable assistance to the surgical team, directly contributing to the safe and efficient care of patients within the operating theatres.

They will participate in delivering a high standard of care, ensuring patient privacy and dignity and an excellent patient experience.

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.

Safe and sensitive escorting of patients, relatives and carers.

Help maintain high standards of cleanliness expected within a surgical environment.

Ensure clarity in communicating with patients, relatives and carers as well as other team members. Answer questions within the sphere of one’s own knowledge.

Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional manner. Take any messages accurately and refer to a registered nurse/midwife as necessary.

Attend the TSW Theatre course for new starters.

Be prepared to undertake Level 2 NVQ training as soon as basic induction period is completed or when a place becomes available.

To have an awareness of Trust policies and procedures.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

**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.

**Communication**:
Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to
patients/clients and their records.

Maintain accurate documentation of any clinical notes or IT systems
used in theatre.

Ensure clarity in communicating with patients, relatives and carers
as well as other team members. Answer questions within the
sphere of one’s own knowledge.

Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional
manner. Take any messages accurately and refer to a registered
nurse/midwife as necessary.

Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families
and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication
skills.

To attend and participate in departmental meetings, helping to
implement change as required.

**Leadership**:
Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding
appropriately to th