Peri-operative Assistant

As a Peri-operative Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within the operating theatre and recovery environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with patient movement, maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, distribute sterile instruments and equipment, and undertake a range of delegated duties to support the smooth and efficient running of theatre services., Patient Care

• Assist with patient care, ensuring dignity, comfort and safety at all times
• Support patients undergoing spinal, epidural and regional anaesthesia
• Assist with patient care and safe transfers in the recovery area following surgery
• Move and transfer patients safely in line with Trust moving and handling procedures
• Support patient safeguarding in accordance with Trust policies
Theatre Support
• Prepare theatre areas, trolleys and equipment for use
• Assist with the receipt, storage and distribution of sterile instruments and supplies
• Maintain stock levels and ensure appropriate rotation of items
• Support cleanliness of theatre, recovery and storage areas
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times
Transport & General Duties
• Transport patients between wards and theatre areas safely and efficiently
• Assist with removal of waste and linen and maintain general departmental tidiness
• Support transfer of equipment between departments when required
• Collect and deliver items such as blood products in line with Trust procedures
Professional Responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Work in line with Trust policies, procedures and health & safety requirements
• Attend mandatory training, study days and complete required updates
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a positive patient experience
  
  This is a rewarding role for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.
  
  DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from
under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.