Theatre Healthcare Assistant | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Surgical Theatres.
We currently have opportunity for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant
We have a dedicated Education and Training team who will facilitate a robust induction programme. Development will be integral part of this role and would suit those who wish to pursue careers within the operating theatres.
To assist qualified staff to meet individual patient’s needs and maintain a healthy theatre environment. Will be required to take part in internal rotation and on calls.
To assist the theatre team to meet individual patient’s needs and maintain a healthy theatre environment. The Theatre Orderly will support theatres to run a safe efficient service. Although not comprehensive duties will include collecting and returning patients from ward areas, removal of waste to the disposal area.
Collection and distribution of consumables, surgical trays and specimens. Assistance to the stores team within theatres, cleaning and stocking of clinical areas and equipment.
PLEASE NOTE: If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Please ensure you have read the Job Description & Person Specification before applying for this post.
Maintenance of asepsis
• Understand the Control of Infection Policy Checking procedures and trace ability labels.
• Open packs and supplementary items using aseptic technique Gown up scrub team.
• Understand how to move around theatre during procedures
Circulating Duties
• Demonstrate knowledge of “The Count” policy.
• Maintain perioperative documentation – use of traceability system Good communication skills, understanding the “chain of command”. Anticipation of scrub teams requirements.
• Connection of air supply/diathermy.
• Opening and delivery of sterile packs and supplements onto the sterile field in an aseptic manner.
Anaesthetic Room Duties
• Communicate with the patient and Qualified Practitioners & Medical Staff in a sympathetic and timely manner.
• Assist with positioning of the patient. Assist with preparation of the patient. Assist with documentation.
General
• Check, rotate and replace stock as required.
• Assist with the setting up of peri-operative environment for emergency/routine cases.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jan 2024

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