Job summary
- Main area
- Theatre ODSW
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 Hours Per Week)
- Job ref
- 407-SURGERY-6765105
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £23,615 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/03/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Theatre ODSW
NHS AfC: Band 2
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic ODSW to join our team at Walsall.
The Trust has recently gone through a multi million pound refurbishment in Theatres and Emergency departments.
We offer the opportunity to progress in your career and given the right drive and enthusiasm there is an education package available with the support of the PEF Team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- 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.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- • Candidate must be willing to undertake or already possess NVQ Level 2.
- • Must have basic English and mathematical skills.
- • Well-presented written application, demonstrating the ability to produce high quality documentation as required by the role i.e.; spelling and grammatical accuracy.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in healthcare
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- • Demonstrates an understanding of effective communication within a healthcare setting
- • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills:
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Qualification in healthcare NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Good level of communication skills
- Correctly completed application form
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jude Paintain
- Job title
- Education lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01902 307999
- Additional information
For further information or an informal chat please contact the Theatre management team 01902 307999 ext. 7664
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