Theatre Healthcare Assistant

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post, Support qualified staff in the provision of a high standard of efficient and cost-effective care while maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times.

Ability to fully prepare theatres with the correct equipment and stock according to the speciality and the surgeons preferences in all specialities including emergency surgery, supervised and unsupervised.

Cleaning of theatres and equipment ensuring high levels and standards of cleanliness

To have a working knowledge of equipment used in theatres, e.g. diathermy, operating tables and attachments, application of tourniquet, cameras and microscopes

Undertake decontamination of equipment as required, e.g. endoscopy.

Assist with positioning of the patient for different surgical/anaesthetic procedures

Complete all relevant documentation accurately including use of the computerised theatre system

Act as circulating or count nurse as required for each speciality within the department

Measure and record patients body fluid output.

Ability to test medical devices and complete relevant documentation.

GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics - able to produce both certificates on interview day.

The pandemic has demonstrated the value of our greatest asset our employees. The dedication and support that our workforce have provided has been second to none and here at CDDFT we are extremely proud of them.

We care for our colleagues, and as a modern day employer in the NHS we realise that prospective employees can choose where they wish to work. That is why in our opinion, the health and wellbeing support we offer our staff is second to none.

Our Theatre team are friendly and supportive, encouraging professional development to enhance skills and professional competence. The departmental Practice Development team, in coordination with the Theatre Management team, support the staff members to identify and realise areas for career progression, both on an individual basis and also as a team approach to achieving their highest potential., If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.