About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join and support our theatre teams in Ealing hospital. You will perform supportive roles alongside experts in the field in a busy but friendly environment using advance technology to care and serve our patients in different surgical specialties. Theatre experience will be an advantage, but in-housing training and education will be provided for suitable candidates to fulfill the role. You will also participate as part of the team to support the out of hours, weekend and night time emergency surgery after training.
Newly appointed staff have a supernumerary induction period, supported by a Practice Development Nurse using our in-house competency documents. The department offers training and career development for our support workers.
Upon successful completion of the theatre support worker competency programme, you will circulate for a range ofprocedures under supervision. You will also have a chance to learn to manage the instrument and stock supply for the department. As your confidence and knowledge grows you will take an active role in teaching newcomers 2 theatre support and Trainees.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for:
Assisting the surgical team to provide a quality service.
Assisting the surgical team to deliver safe patient care
Supporting the surgical team in the preparation of sterile and non- sterile equipment.
Prepare theatre prior to commencing a list in different specialties.
Participate in circulation duties.
Maintaining a clean and tidy environment throughout theatres to comply with Infection Prevention Requirements
Maintaining consumable stock levels in theatres as well as in storage areas.
Support out of hour emergency surgery as a member of the Emergency CEPOD Theatre team; rotate to weekends, nights or on call duties.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
GCSEs at grades A-C or 4-9 / A* - C, including Mathematics and English (ENIC equivalent) Or Level 2 Functional Skill in English and Mathematics certificates o Basic computer literacy NVQ Level 2 Health or Social Care certificate
Desirable
A Level or Level 3 Qualification Undertake personal development to meet identified needs
Knowledge and experience Essential
Literacy and numeric skills Understand Health and Safety
Desirable
Experience in operating electronic equipment Previous work in theatre environment
Skill and abilities Essential
Reliable Willing to learn Able to follow instruction
Desirable
Ability to use electronic patient management system Administrative skill
Personal attributes and HEART values Essential
Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values Puncture and hard working
Desirable
Attention to details Recognise professional boundaries
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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Ealing Hospital
Uxbridge Road
Southall
UB1 3HW
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)