PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT SPONSOR ANYONE INTO THIS ROLE, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK OR POSSESS THE MEANS TO OBTAIN IT.
Theatre Services are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to join our team of Level II Operating Department Support Workers within our Theatres
The role involves: supporting clinical staff within the Operating Theatre environment to deliver a high quality service for the people of Walsall.
You will be required to rotate through the specialties below to gain knowledge and experience and work shift patterns including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
General surgery
Colorectal surgery
Orthopaedics / trauma
Breast surgery
Bariatric surgery
Obstetrics and gynaecology
ENT and paediatrics
Oral surgery
Urology
Training opportunities available include apprenticeship for ODP training, NVQ and many internal training opportunities.
You will need to want to work towards obtaining the clinical health care support (QCF level 2) qualification. Math’s & English at grade C/Level 2 and above are required for this post as there will be opportunities to progress your career in the future.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Theatre Services are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to join our team of Level II Operating Department Support Workers within our 3 theatre suites
The role involves: supporting clinical staff within the Operating Theatre environment to deliver a high quality service for the people of Walsall.
You will be required to rotate through the specialties below to gain knowledge and experience and work shift patterns including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
General surgery
Colorectal surgery
Orthopaedics / trauma
Breast surgery
Bariatric surgery
Obstetrics and gynaecology
ENT and paediatrics
Vascular
Oral surgery
Urology
Training opportunities available including mandatory training within the hospitals own specialised manor learning centre which has state of the art skills stations.
You will need to want to work towards obtaining the clinical health care support (QCF level 2) qualification. Math’s & English at grade C/Level 2 and above are required for this post as there will be opportunities to progress your career in the future.
Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau.
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Anticipate and prepare the theatres for use Checking all equipment is in working order
2. Assemble and attach all specialist equipment to operating tables, camera, systems etc.
2. Prepare equipment prior to start of surgery undertaking routine checks
reporting any defects to the Team Leader
3. Collect patients from wards, ensuring correct identity, patients records
and accompany patients to theatre, returning patients to wards post
recovery.
4. Assisting in the transfer of patients from trolley to table and back, assisting in
the positioning of patients on the table to the surgeons requirements under
supervision.
5. Preparing and assisting medical staff with the application of Plaster of
Paris
6. Holding Limbs as directed by medical staff during preparation of the
patient
For One & All
7. Applies tourniquets under supervision of the surgeon.
8. Moving of Theatre Lights and assisting in the use of headlights as instructed by
the surgeon
9. Undertake circulating duties as and when directed by theatre
practitioners
10. Assist in the anesthetic room and recovery as directed by the theatre
practitioners.
11. To undertake general cleaning duties in order to maintain a suitable operating
environment
12.To clean down Theatre between procedures, as appropriate, ensuring the
thorough decontamination of the Theatre, equipment and instrumentation.
Returning equipment and consumables to their storage area
13.Ensuring Stock levels are maintained and all HSDU is appropriately stored for
use, identifying or anticipating any problems to be reported to the team leader
14.In the absence of the storekeeper, to be responsible for the ordering
and storing of consumables in the store room.
15.Ensure that all documentation, both clinical and administrative, is
completed electronically or written correctly
16.Responsible for the cleaning of Surgeon’s theatre shoes and general
housekeeping duties at the end of the day.
17.Collect blood from blood bank. Take specimens to path lab, ensuring correct
documentation is completed and specimens are transported correctly.
