About this role
Job summary
The successful post holder will work as a dynamic member of the operating department team effectively contributing to the care of patients and will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support and supervised by the team leader or designated deputy.
Main duties of the job
A rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Support Worker to assist in providing excellent patient care within Operating Theatres.The successful candidate will support the team of Registered Nurses and ODP's in the safe delivery of care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
The successful candidate must also be able to use their own initiative and be able to prioritise, be confident and remain calm under pressure working sometimes under difficult situations thereby possessing excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
Candidates must have good communication skills, be committed to providing high standards of patient care and be able to work well within a busy team environment together with having a mature approach to work.
Expectation of the role will be to not only support the theatre team and patient preoperatively and intraoperatively but also rotate into the role of equipment runner and ensuring our theatres are set up for the next day. An integral role of the smooth running of the theatre complex.
Candidates must be educated to the standards set out in the person specification
About us
The James Paget University Hospitalis a vibrant university hospital providing the best possible care to the people of east Norfolk and north Suffolk. We are situated on the coast with several beautiful beaches and the Broads National Park on the doorstep. We are within commuting distance of Norwich city centre, with on-site hospital parking available.
Personal and professional development is key within the James Paget University Hospital and the operating theatre department.
Development of self: We will support you in achieving your career goals, through our well-structured supervision and appraisal system. The department actively encourages the utilisation of courses and training opportunities provided and signposted through our Operational Development and Wellbeing Service. Training opportunities range from clinical and non-clinical skills.
Job description Job responsibilities
Patient care: Assist with transfers whilst in the department, perform circulating duties, act as a runner between theaters and set up specialist surgical equipment. Communication with patients. - Full list in JD
General Duties: Collection of blood products, contribute to cleaning clinical area. Full List in JD
Person Specification
Essential Essential
It is essential to be able to complete documentation accurately and legibly Must be numerate and literate
Essential Essential
Previous experience looking after or caring for people in a health care setting
Desirable Essential
Knowledge of infection control issues
Essential Essential
Good verbal communication skills
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.
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospital NHS Trust
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)