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Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Key Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provide clinical support as a member of the theatre team in operating Theatres: Setting up Theatre Operating and manipulating expensive and delicate specialist equipment Assisting in the collection, transfer and positioning of patients. Develop physical skills, requiring dexterity and accuracy for positioning of patients for clinical procedures and knowledge and skills in manual handling. Assisting the Scrub Team in performing surgical procedures after appropriate training Cleaning in line with Trust Infection Control policy and stocking Theatre and theatre equipment Collection and maintenance of equipment and supplies Patient care under the direction of a Registered Practitioner Specimen handling, labelling and transportation 2. Contribute to the maintenance of consistent standards of patient care and Operating Department practice as agreed with the Theatre Team. 3. Contribute to effective service delivery through the efficient and economical use of all resources in Theatre environment. Take a responsibility for ensuring that clinical stock levels are maintained. 4. Clean in accordance with the requirements laid down by Infection Prevention and Control and your Department Matron. Prepare and use cleaning solutions and materials in order to ensure care environment and equipment are suitable for use according to COSHH assessments and manufacturer guidelines. 5. Accurate completion of patient and departmental documentation and record activity for theatre information system as required. Ensure all documentation is filed and stored appropriately. 6. Record critical incidents and report to a Registered Theatre Practitioner. 7. Adheres to policies and procedures and contributes to the review and updating of operational policies and practice guidelines, the collection of activity data and maintenance of records. 8. There is an expectation to participate in out of hours cover for the Department 9. Contribute to a positive and supportive environment for all members of the Team. 10. Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to patients and staff. 11. Maintain and improve own knowledge and competence through an agreed personal development plan. Health and Safety 1. Contribute to the provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for staff, patients, carers and visitors. 2. Report Incidents involving patients, visitors and staff to Registered Practitioners according to relevant Trust Policy and Procedures. Particular reference to be made to: Comply with Safeguarding Adults and Children Policy and Reporting Procedures. Comply with Trust Policy and Procedure Patient Safety Incidents. 3. Comply with Manual Handling Trust Policy and Procedure. 4. Comply with Fire Trust Policy and Procedures. 5. Comply with Infection Prevention and Control Policy and Procedures. Personal Responsibilities 1. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and adherence to Uniform Policy. 2. Participate in training and education activity as required or as provided by the Trust. 3. Adhere to the relevant requirements of the Trust in respect to Mandatory training for own staff group. 4. Work in compliance with all Trust Policies and Procedures. 5. Refer to the Registered Practitioner regarding any care or clinical situation that is not within your current level of responsibility or any agreed Department Scope of Practice that is commensurate with Band 3. Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Salary
£22.82k - £24.34k per annum
