Assistant Theatre Practitioner

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care. We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require. We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT? Our Future Plans The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk, + Accepting patients prior to surgery + Chaperoning patients in the anaesthetic room + Assisting the qualified theatre team + Circulating during theatre lists + Cleaning theatres and other relevant areas + Preparing equipment for the following days surgery + Ordering equipment where necessary + Assist with maintenance of stock levels and stock rotation and knowledge of where equipment and stock are stored + Disposal of rubbish and clinical waste within Trust protocols + Assist in caring for patients post operatively in the Recovery room + Answer and take telephone messages for surgeons and theatre staff + Recording of patient information e.g. fluid balance chart, pressure area care and completion of Bluespier theatre record + Collecting blood when required from Path Lab + This role requires moving patients and heavy trays and standing for long periods of time., + At all times treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with the CHFT standards of behaviour. + To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work + Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team. + To maintain Trust policy regarding Control of Infections + To undertake departmental training re Manual Handling and adhere to principals taught + To follow Health and Safety policies relevant to the operating department and attend mandatory updates in accordance with Trust policy + Undertake duties that you have received appropriate training for and have been deemed competent + To adhere to Trust policies and procedures + To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with multi-disciplinary team within the operating department + Contribute to the development of theatres, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience + Attend regular team meetings + Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role Managing self + Attending training in the use of medical devices + Participate in regular supervision + Attend all mandatory training + Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal + Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols + Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunity Policy + Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary + Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that's why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants. Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer. You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £42.90, Standard £22.90 or Basic £22.90) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £13 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment. CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are looking for highly motivated and dynamic healthcare assistants who are passionate about delivering outstanding surgical care. We are a hardworking and enthusiastic department with a strong sense of teamwork. The successful candidate will work as part of the Operating Department team, accepting patients for theatre, circulating within the theatre and assisting the theatre staff in the day-to-day work of the operating department. The role requires empathy, good communication and the ability to work under pressure. The post holder will be required to work unsocial hours, nights, weekends and on calls.

Join CHFT and be part of a team that's at the forefront of surgical excellence and innovation:

• NHS Recognised: Our theatres have been celebrated for their post-pandemic achievements in an NHS Providers case study: "Providers Deliver: Achieving value for money."
• National Spotlight: Our proactive approach to waiting list management has been featured by Sky News.
• Award-Winning Performance: Shortlisted as a finalist for the 2023 Health Service Journal's Performance Recovery Award for our theatres and elective recovery work.
• Pioneering Accreditation: One of the first trusts in England to be accredited as a GIRFT surgical hub.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: We've recently launched robotic surgery at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, demonstrating our commitment to advanced surgical techniques.