About this role
Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT SPONSOR ANYONE INTO THIS ROLE, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK OR POSSESS THE MEANS TO OBTAIN IT.
Theatre Services are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to join our team of Level II Operating Department Support Workers within our Theatres
The role involves: supporting clinical staff within the Operating Theatre environment to deliver a high quality service for the people of Walsall.
You will be required to rotate through the specialties below to gain knowledge and experience and work shift patterns including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
General surgery
Colorectal surgery
Orthopaedics / trauma
Breast surgery
Bariatric surgery
Obstetrics and gynaecology ENT and paediatrics Oral surgery
Urology
Training opportunities available include apprenticeship for ODP training, NVQ and many internal training opportunities.
You will need to want to work towards obtaining the clinical health care support (QCF level 2) qualification. Math's & English at grade C/Level 2 and above are required for this post as there will be opportunities to progress your career in the future.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
Theatre Services are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to join our team of Level II Operating Department Support Workers within our 3 theatre suites
The role involves: supporting clinical staff within the Operating Theatre environment to deliver a high quality service for the people of Walsall.
You will be required to rotate through the specialties below to gain knowledge and experience and work shift patterns including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
General surgery
Colorectal surgery
Orthopaedics / trauma
Breast surgery
Bariatric surgery
Obstetrics and gynaecology
ENT and paediatrics
Vascular
Oral surgery
Urology
Training opportunities available including mandatory training within the hospitals own specialised manor learning centre which has state of the art skills stations.
You will need to want to work towards obtaining the clinical health care support (QCF level 2) qualification. Math's & English at grade C/Level 2 and above are required for this post as there will be opportunities to progress your career in the future.
Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description Job responsibilities
Anticipate and prepare the theatres for useChecking all equipment is in working order2. Assemble and attach all specialist equipment to operating tables, camera, systems etc.2. Prepare equipment prior to start of surgery undertaking routine checksreporting any defects to the Team Leader3. Collect patients from wards, ensuring correct identity, patients recordsand accompany patients to theatre, returning patients to wards postrecovery.4. Assisting in the transfer of patients from trolley to table and back, assisting inthe positioning of patients on the table to the surgeons requirements undersupervision.5. Preparing and assisting medical staff with the application of Plaster ofParis6. Holding Limbs as directed by medical staff during preparation of thepatientFor One & All7. Applies tourniquets under supervision of the surgeon.8. Moving of Theatre Lights and assisting in the use of headlights as instructed bythe surgeon9. Undertake circulating duties as and when directed by theatrepractitioners10. Assist in the anesthetic room and recovery as directed by the theatrepractitioners.11. To undertake general cleaning duties in order to maintain a suitable operatingenvironment12.To clean down Theatre between procedures, as appropriate, ensuring thethorough decontamination of the Theatre, equipment and instrumentation.Returning equipment and consumables to their storage area13.Ensuring Stock levels are maintained and all HSDU is appropriately stored foruse, identifying or anticipating any problems to be reported to the team leader14.In the absence of the storekeeper, to be responsible for the orderingand storing of consumables in the store room.15.Ensure that all documentation, both clinical and administrative, iscompleted electronically or written correctly16.Responsible for the cleaning of Surgeons theatre shoes and generalhousekeeping duties at the end of the day.17.Collect blood from blood bank. Take specimens to path lab, ensuring correctdocumentation is completed and specimens are transported correctly.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS Essential
oCandidate must be willing to undertake or already possess NVQ Level 2. oMust have basic English and mathematical skills. oWell-presented written application, demonstrating the ability to produce high quality documentation as required by the role i.e.; spelling and grammatical accuracy.
Desirable
Previous experience in healthcare Good communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail
EXPERIENCE Essential
oDemonstrates an understanding of effective communication within a healthcare setting oDemonstrate excellent interpersonal skills:
Qualification Essential
Qualification in healthcare NVQ level 2 or equivalent Good level of communication skills Correctly completed application form
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)