Theatre Assistant in Tetbury

Are you passionate about delivering high quality patient centred care in a well-equipped and established Day Surgery Department? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Assistant to join our committed clinical team in the Day Surgery Unit. The hospital comprises of a well-equipped theatre & purpose-built procedure room, outpatients department, minor injury and illness unit and x-ray. You will be working with a compassionate team committed to delivering the best in care and rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. As we continue to expand the services we offer, we are seeking a Theatre Assistant on a 37.5 hours per week permanent contract.

Main duties of the job

• The Theatre Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the surgical team by ensuring a clean, safe, and well-prepared environment for surgical procedures.
• This position involves transporting patients, preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile conditions, and assisting with equipment and supply management.
• The Theatre Assistant works closely with nurses, surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate efficient and effective surgical care.

Job responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms before surgeries by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
• Assist in positioning and transporting patients to and from the operating room.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility of the Operating Theatre by cleaning and disinfecting rooms and equipment after procedures.
• Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous materials and adherence to infection control protocols.
• Restock supplies and surgical instruments as needed.
• Assist with the safe handling and transport of specimens to the laboratory.
• Support the surgical team during procedures as directed, including passing instruments and holding retractors (if trained and permitted).
• Monitor and maintain inventory of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Respond promptly to requests from surgical staff during procedures.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift/move patients and equipment.

The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is a mindful Employer. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Good Basic Education.
• Able to demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the health care setting.
• Willing to work towards NVQ level 2, or equivalent.
• NVQ level 2 in Health Care, or equivalent.
• ECDL.

Experience

• Ability to work under instruction and within a team.
• Ensure that relevant information/files are easily accessed by all members of the team.
• To understand stock rotation methodology.
• Self-motivation / initiative.
• Experience of participation within a team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation fundamentals of care.
• Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Fluid input/output monitoring, Bowel Motions, Dietary intake.
• Able to undertake ECG recordings.
• Able to take patient samples: Urine, Faeces, Blood, MRSA swabs.

Other

• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues.
• Ability to manage stressful situations in self.
• Confident in assisting Qualified Nurses / ODPs and consultants to prepare and support patients undergoing surgery whilst maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.

Communication Skills

• Can verbalise a caring attitude.
• Clear communication skills both oral and written.
• Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation.
• Participation in meetings.

Flexibility

• Ability to provide support and cover for periods of annual leave and sickness.

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.