About this role
Job summary
Join our Theatre team as a Theatre Assistant and play an important part in delivering safe, high-quality care to patients throughout their surgical journey. Working alongside experienced healthcare professionals, youll provide essential support with patient care, theatre preparation, infection prevention and the day-to-day running of the department. This is a hands-on and rewarding role for someone with hospital-based healthcare experience who is organised, compassionate and enjoys being part of a multidisciplinary team. If youre committed to excellent patient care and looking to develop your skills within a busy clinical environment, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Preparing operating theatres, equipment and supplies for procedures.Supporting clinical staff during surgery and other procedures.Assisting with the safe movement, positioning and transfer of patients.Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and sterile practice.Restocking theatre supplies and helping keep the department organised.Completing relevant patient records and documentation accurately.Providing general support to the wider multidisciplinary Theatre team.
About us
At St Josephs Hospital, were more than a healthcare provider, were a community of dedicated people working together to make a real difference in the lives of others. Whether youre delivering care on the front line, supporting services behind the scenes, or leading innovation, every role contributes to our shared purpose.
Our values guide everything we do, how we care for patients, support our colleagues, and shape the future of our organisation.
Together, were shaping a future where everyone can thrive, our patients, our staff, and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Work in partnership with other healthcare professionals to provide excellent patient care, including assisting with the assessment, planning and preparation required for patients undergoing procedures.
Prepare and check theatres in readiness for surgical lists, including the preparation of appropriate consumables, equipment and prostheses.
Undertake circulation duties following appropriate competency assessment, including tying gowns, opening sterile packs and assisting with swab, instrument and needle counts.
Provide general assistance to the multidisciplinary team in operating theatres, including adjusting lights, obtaining additional instruments and restocking theatre consumables.
Participate in laying-up and preparation for cases as appropriate and within the scope of the role.
Assist with the safe lifting, turning, positioning and transfer of patients.
Escort patients to theatre following completion of the appropriate competency assessment.
Assist with the completion and accurate maintenance of relevant documentation and electronic patient records.
Ensure appropriate processes are followed in relation to sterile and contaminated instruments.
Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, aseptic practice, cleanliness and theatre cleaning.
Circulate within Endoscopy when required and participate in the decontamination of endoscopes following appropriate training and competency assessment.
Support the ordering, monitoring and restocking of theatre consumables.
Check, change and restock medical gas cylinders as required.
Assist with porter duties and other general departmental activities where required to support the needs of the service.
Actively participate in clinical governance arrangements, including the reporting of incidents and adverse events.
Participate in appraisal, personal development and competency assessment processes, identifying development needs and seeking appropriate guidance.
Participate in the out-of-hours Theatre on-call rota where required.
Provide support in other areas of the department or Hospital where required to meet service needs
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a hospital-based healthcare environment. Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Ability to recognise own strengths and development needs and seek advice when appropriate. Good planning and organisational skills. Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role. Ability to contribute effectively to patient care within the scope of the role. Ability to work in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. Ability to maintain accurate records, with basic IT skills and an understanding of confidentiality and data protection. Ability to maintain concentration in routine and occasionally unpredictable working situations. Professional behaviour and integrity, including the ability to work appropriately in potentially distressing circumstances. Ability to work in an environment involving exposure to unpleasant working conditions and potential hazards.
Desirable
Experience working within the Operating Department/Theatre environment as a Theatre Assistant or HCA.
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 St Joseph’s Hospital
Address Harding Avenue
Malpas
Newport
NP20 6ZE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stjosephshospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)