Job Title: Theatre Support Team Member
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Theatre Support Team Member to join our team. As a key member of the perioperative department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of theatre procedures.
* You will assist in the preparation and checking of theatre equipment as per list and activity.
* Work as a 2nd assistant to the surgeon assisting with surgical intervention as directed.
* Complete check list to ensure equipment and instrumentation is available and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities:
* Stock Management - You will be responsible for managing stock levels and ensuring that all necessary equipment is available when required.
* Assist with patient transfers - You will assist with the safe transfer of patients within the peri-operative setting including inter departmental transfers.
* Patient positioning and pressure relieving aids - You will assist in the positioning of patients and the use of appropriate pressure relieving aids.
Endoscopy Support:
* Familiarity with endoscope cleaning and maintenance - You will be familiar with the pre cleaning stage, leak testing, manual cleaning, storage and transportation of endoscopes.
* Ensure consumables are available - You will ensure that consumables are available for use in the endoscopy department.
Personnel:
* Follow uniform policy - You will follow our uniform policy at all times.
* Flexibility - There may be a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital as requested by your line manager or nurse management.