Theatre Nursing Assistant

As a Generic Theatre Nursing Assistant you will work as part of the theatre team to ensure the safety of theatre patients. You will do this by managing portering duties with safe efficient practices, collecting and delivering blood products in a timely manner with the appropriate understanding to its use, application and storage, process specimens and ensure the theatre team can facilitate the specimen collection process and safeguard the running of theatre by managing patient requirements pre and post operatively including the management of theatre waste. The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the knowledge and skills required for the post.,

• Ensure patients a fully prepared for transfer to theatre, including phoning the wards if required to check patients are fully prepared.
• Provide the safe escort of patients between the wards and theatres and accompany patients into the Anaesthetic room whilst undergoing Anaesthesia and act as a chaperon.
• Assist patients in their mobility requirements, help move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort.
• Prepare individual patients and the environment to ensure effective movement and/or handling procedures. Participate in Moving and Handling activities.
• Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients or carers, consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences
• Assist in the correct procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceased persons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations are adhered with.
• When necessary initiate and assist with basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
• At the delegation of the registered practitioner, and according to Trust Policy, transfer the patient from the waiting area/ward to the anaesthetic room. After Surgery transfer the patient back under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
• At the delegation of the registered practitioner assist with the patients in the recovery unit and extended recovery unit (ERU) delivering care including helping with hygiene needs and providing beverages and meals if required.
• Preparation of theatres for clinical procedures.
  
  Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we'll support you with
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