Answering page/telephone calls on behalf of the surgeon or other team members and relaying the information accurately. Collect, label and transport specimens safely, as per NHS Lanarkshire Standard Operating Procedure ensuring all records are accurately recorded and labelled. Apply tourniquets preceding surgical procedures. Record length of time tourniquet is applied and advises surgical team of approaching deadlines. Ensure that all clinical waste is removed from the theatre, correctly labelled and disposed of as per NHS Lanarkshire guidelines. Participate in the on-call rota / emergency response team for emergency situation, changing tasks so that they can respond quickly to cover/set-up for emergency procedures Comply with all relevant National/NHS Lanarkshire/Local policies, protocols, guidelines and standard operating procedures (e.g. health & safety, COSHH, Infection control, data protection). Adhere to unit procedures for the use of supplies and equipment in order to promote the effective and efficient use of resources Provide reception duties where necessary, sending for patients and carrying out appropriate bay checking procedures e.g. O2 cylinder full, trolleys set up, etc. May be required to cover the internal theatre stores, responsible for maintaining stock levels, ordering stock, ensure stock, including anaesthetic drugs are stored in the appropriate area, ensuring security of stock. Participate in the Induction and training of new Clinical support workers into all the preoperative areas. Allow new CSW to shadow the post holder throughout the daily activities giving explanations and demonstrations where necessary, providing feedback to registered practitioners on progress. Participate in all relevant surgical briefs, debriefs and pauses Participate in personal development plan to maintain skills and develop personal growth through training and education. Develop personally within role obtaining knowledge, updating and learning new skills by attending relevant study days, practical training, teaching sessions and relevant short courses. Location and retrieval of patient case notes and input into Trakcare Return patient belongings and valuables to correct ward area Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY In line with NHSL standard operating procedures: Be responsible for the checking, assembly, troubleshooting and safe use of generic and highly specified fragile, expensive equipment to ensure patient and staff safety and infection control. This helps with the smooth running of the theatre lists.
Criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications & Training Level of education, professional qualifications, training and learning programmes/courses SVQ 3 in peri-operative care or working towards or equivalent experience or SVQ3 in Healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role or no previous clinical health care experience will be treated a Trainee in accordance with Annex U Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees Experience Length and type of experience, level at which experience gained Knowledge Depth and extent of knowledge Undertake initial Induction period of up to 3 months followed by period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across a range of specialities within 12 months following Induction Actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of CPD Skills/Abilities Range and level of skills ie communication (oral, written, presentation), planning/organisation, numeracy, leadership etc Ability to work with people and as part of a multi disciplinary/agency team Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment Ability to work unsupervised Working knowledge of basic information technology Specific Job Requirements Environmental conditions, unsociable hours, car driver etc