Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Theatre support worker
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NOTE: Theatre experience and a Care Certificate from an NHS Provider Organisation are essential requirements for this role. Please note that previous applicants need not reapply.
Only Applicants With Theatre Experience Will Be Considered.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
The Role
The perioperative Health Care Assistant is part of the multidisciplinary team supporting care to patients during the perioperative journey within the operating department. Support and supervision are provided by a Registered Professional.
Responsibilities
The Perioperative Healthcare support worker (PHCSW) carries out a range of support tasks and duties to enable the team to provide an effective and efficient service within the acute hospital setting.
To Achieve This The PHCSW Will
- Competently perform the necessary aspects of patient care.
- Ensure effective delivery of clinical care is provided to patients and that a high standard is maintained.
- Follow Trust policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients.
- Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care.
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The post holder will be provided with training in the use of a range of equipment and be able to demonstrate manual dexterity in the relevant areas such as:
- Keyboard skills, setting up of theatre operating table equipment, movement of sensitive theatre equipment.
- Preparation of and management of the healthcare environment and equipment used.
- Perform moving and handling tasks relating to moving and handling patients, supplies, equipment, beds and patient trolleys and operating tables.
- Standing/walking for most of the shift.
About Us
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
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- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Liz Bosley
Job title: Theatre Co-ordinator for the LSC
Email address: elizabeth.bosley@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07353891885
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