Health Care Assistant - Theatres

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Health Care Assistant in Operating Theatres will work clinical as a key part of the speciality team. They will work under the direct supervision of the Registered practitioners and will have responsibility for ensuring the provision of equipment and stock for the day to running of the theatre lists.
The post holder will also perform the circulating role
Responsible for the provision of high quality care and a safe environment for patients under the supervision of a registered practitioner
Support the Team Leader in ensuring the provision of physical resources in the delivery of clinical care.
To contribute to the delivery of care and organisation of the clinical area, in a courteous and patient focused manner
Maintain and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the Trust Policies and Procedures.
Actively develop positive team working across the operating department and with services that are working to support the clinical care delivery
To ensure that all departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, are adhered to
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanour
Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours and behave in a manner befitting the leadership role, maintaining public and colleague confidence
Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with.
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
The post holder works to support the registered practitioner and will aim to work without supervision in the delivery of some key tasks
Ensure that equipment is available and in good working order being mindful of specialty specific requirements, highlighting any deficits in a timely manner to the Team Leader.
Ensure the safer surgery checklist principles are adhered to, and be mindful of their role within it. Escalate immediately to the Team Leader any concerns they may have regarding any aspect of patient safety
Develop and maintain electronic records for the provision of stock and the use of implants to ensure adequate traceability
Contribute to the delivery of high quality evidenced based care
Work to deliver a customer focused culture acting as a role model.
To participate as a member of the theatre team as circulator in surgical procedures and carrying out safety checks with regards to swabs, instruments and needles working as the second checker.
To prepare, and make ready for use all equipment and instrument trays required for surgical procedures
Working as delegated by the registered practitioner ensure the correct care, labelling and dispatch of laboratory specimens according to Trust and local policies.
Ensure written records are accurate and legible, enter data into theatre IT system, taking action in situations where the quality of the data may be affected.
Maintains personal contact with patients, relatives and visitors – being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring an appropriate professional environment at all times
Foster effective and efficient working relationships across the multidisciplinary team
Take the lead in ensuring that specialist equipment is available for use within the speciality, working with the procurement and supplies team to ensure their timely delivery to the department
Ensure that equipment requirements are planned and that equipment is used flexibly to ensure effective service provision across all specialities, highlighting any deficiencies immediately to the Team Leader
Take responsibility for the delegated tasks including maintaining stock levels of specialist items associated with their speciality
Ensure the correct cleaning of clinical equipment
Work with the Team Leaders to ensure new staff receive an adequate orientation to the department
Work to develop and maintain new skills including the application of monitoring, warming blankets and anti embolism devices
Support in the transfer of patients from trolley/ wheelchair to table and back
Support the anaesthetic and recovery practitioners in the performance of clinical observations
Under the delegated authority of a registered professional; collect patients from the ward, deliver them to recovery and/ or the ward post procedure
Work as second checker during surgical counts
Contribute to all Departmental meetings
Attend speciality meetings if appropriat

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