Theatre Healthcare Assistant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

About the Role: We are seeking a compassionate and efficient Theatre Support Worker to join our dynamic General and Emergency Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the theatre setting, during general and emergency surgical procedures.,

• Assist in the preparation of the theatre and patient areas.
• Provide logistical support to healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of patients at all times.
• Manage and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the theatre environment.
• Handle equipment and instruments.
The shift pattern is days and nights, 7 days a week. If you are looking for a new challenge and have excellent communication skills then we welcome your application. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Surgical Areas:
• Set up the theatre rooms prior to surgical procedures.
• Ensure all necessary equipment and instruments are available and sterile.
• Patient Care:
• Assist in the transfer of patients to and from the theatre.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients pre- and post-operation.
• Supporting the Surgical Team:
• Hand sterile instruments and supplies to the scrub staff.
• Help position patients on the operating table.
• Maintenance of Equipment:
• Ensure surgical instruments and equipment is sent for cleaning and sterilisation post-operation.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance of theatre equipment.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
• Adhere to infection control protocols.
• Dispose of clinical waste according to hospital guidelines.
• Administrative Tasks:
• Maintain accurate records of procedures and patient details.
• Stock management and inventory control.
• Continuous Learning:
• Participate in training sessions and workshops.
• Stay updated with the latest best practices in theatre operations.
• Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient operation of the theatre.
• Participate in debriefings and team meetings to discuss improvements
  
  Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.