Spire Healthcare – Clinical Job Descriptions 1 Job Title / Code Theatre Assistant (00203) 2 Reports To Theatre Manager 3 Department Spire Hospital 4 Job Purpose To assist the multi-disciplinary operating team to provide exemplary care by offering a timely portering service. The service will include escorting patients between ward, departments and theatre suite; Transporting equipment, medical records, meals, specimens and linen; Moving furniture. 5 6 Overall Responsibilities 1. Routine tasks related to patient’s health and well being. 2. Production and communication of information and knowledge 3. Contribute to own personal development. 4. Assist in maintaining own and others’ health and safety and security. 5. Assist in maintaining and developing services. 6. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality. 7. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights. 8. Move patients, surgical equipment and goods. Specific Responsibilities 1. Routine tasks related to patient’s health and well being Correctly undertakes tasks* that have been delegated in relation to specific patients as agreed with the care team. Prepare patient, self, equipment and materials appropriately for the tasks* to be undertaken Obtain consent from patients before starting the tasks* Tasks can include moving and handling, ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times. Moving patient from bed to trolley; trolley to operating table; operating table to trolley; trolley to bed. Support patients throughout the task encouraging them to promote their own health and well being when possible. Identify and report to an appropriate person any significant changes that might affect the patient’s health and well being during escort duties and moving/handling. Respect patients’ privacy, dignity, wishes and beliefs and minimise any necessary discomfort Record information related to designated tasks* and activities* accurately and passes it on to the relevant person in the team on time. Undertake activities* as delegated and taught to ensure appropriate assistance to the theatre team. *Activities include - JD – Theatre Assistant – L1 Review Date: Oct 09 Page 1 of 5 - liase with theatre team regarding the organisation of theatre lists - escort non ‘premedded’ patients from the ward to theatre - provide patient support within the anaesthetic room - escort non anaesthetised patient from theatre to the ward - ensure moving and handling equipment is clean and in safe working order - Transport safely and timely’ specimens from theatre to the designated area, recording legibly and accurately necessary details - Transport equipment as delegated by the theatre team 2. Production and communication of information Agrees with theatre team the data and information that is to be collected and collated. Undertake data collection and collation activities effectively and to time using the agreed systems. Communicate appropriately with all those involved in the care of the patient, reporting problems to the appropriate person immediately. Report the data and information clearly in the agreed format to time. 3. Contribute to own personal development Complete the requirements of Spire Healthcare’s induction programme, with the help of more senior colleagues. Assess and identify current knowledge and skills to the demand of the job, with the help of others. Prepare for and actively take part in Spire Healthcare’s enabling excellence programme. Take an active part in a variety of learning activities and keep a record of them, seek help when unsure. Attend the annual mandatory training programme. 4. Maintaining own and others’ health and safety and security Undertake work activities and related training as defined in Spire Healthcare health and safety policies and procedures. Assist in maintaining a safe working environment for self, colleagues, patients and others. Ensures theatre colleagues know own location during working hours. Summons immediate help for any emergency and take appropriate action to contain it, within the limits of your own personal safety. Report any issues in the workplace that may put health and safety at risk, supporting others in maintaining health, safety and security. Assist in maintaining a safe work environment by the correct disposal of waste and spillage. JD – Theatre Assistant – L1 Review Date: Oct 09 Page 2 of 5 5. Maintaining and developing services. Apply employer’s policies and procedures correctly in own work. Explain to others rationale for personal actions. Carry out delegated tasks correctly, offering own view on how services can be improved. 6. Help to maintain quality Understand position and job in the theatre suite, knowing where to go for additional support. Arrive promptly for work and alerts others if late. Prepare all theatre equipment, materials and self appropriately for the task to be undertaken. Maintain, handle and store theatre equipment and materials effectively and safely. Recognise the meaning of quality procedures and consistently work within the parameters of Spire Healthcare principles, policies and procedures. Make suggestions on how quality in own area of work can be improved. Monitor basic stock levels obtaining more resources when needed. 7. Support equality, diversity and rights Act in ways that are consistent with Spire Healthcare procedures, and the law. Treat everyone with respect and without discrimination, challenge behaviour which infringes their rights. 8. Move patients, surgical equipment and other resources. Prepare self and others for the movement of patients. Identify risks involved in moving patients and act in ways that minimise risks. Move patients safely in a manner that is consistent with Spire Healthcare policies and procedures, the law and current good practice. Make the necessary security checks prior to receiving resources or allowing people to enter the theatre suite. Check equipment against orders, correctly identify errors and take the appropriate action in response. Control and store resources according to the manufacture’s recommendations and user requirements. 7 Person Profile 1. Qualifications and Training Essential JD – Theatre Assistant – L1 Review Date: Oct 09 Page 3 of 5 Desirable General portering abilities Moving and handling competence. 2. Experience Essential Experience of acting under instruction. Working as part of a team Desirable Customer facing experience Experience of working as a porter or another caring role based in a clinical environment 3. Knowledge and Technical Ability Essential Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies. Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences English language to IELTS 7.0 Desirable Moving and handling of patients in the perioperative area. Attaching additional equipment to operating tables and trolleys. Safe use of role specific perioperative equipment. 4. Skills and Behaviours Essential Passion for Customers Planning and Organisation Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement Communication and Influencing Working Collaboratively Concern for Standards Business Focus 5. Desirable Other Essential JD – Theatre Assistant – L1 Review Date: Oct 09 Page 4 of 5 Empathy with sick and vulnerable patients Shift working Empathy for principles and importance of EO and dignity at work Desirable Involves straightforward job related facts or situations. 8 Freedom to Act Works with close supervision and within well established procedure and practices to acceptable standards and results. Carries out own day to day work tasks or activities under the delegation of theatre manager, observing personal duty of care.. Follows policies in own role, using appropriate care and attention, which are determined by others. Communicates with work colleagues in a helpful and informative manner. Records personally generated data, and accurately completes time sheets and work records. 9 Environment The post requires exertion of intense physical skills for short periods during the provision of personal care to patients. Manual dexterity will normally be obtained through practice over a period of time. The post holder will function within an unpredictable work pattern which requires moderate physical skills which are normally obtained through practice over a period of time. Flexible working within shift duties. I have read, understood and accept this job description Name : Signature : Position : Date : JD – Theatre Assistant – L1 Review Date: Oct 09 Page 5 of 5