Theatre Assistant

Job summary

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Our team members are adaptable, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Do you share these values? Then we could have just the role for you.

If you are looking to be part of an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Ward Assistant our team in Our Ilford Hospital.

As a member of our Team lead by Trevor, you will be responsible for signing for deliveries and checking them against the paperwork and distributing goods while provide a prompt, courteous service to all patients, administrative staff, doctors and nurses.

Main duties of the job

As our Ward Theatre Assistant, you will be a highly motivated and reliable team player, who will support the care of patients undergoing operations under the direction of a registered practitioner and contribute to their ongoing support.

You will support theatre practitioners in the delivery of patient focused care in our multi-disciplinary team as well as, being responsible for the following

• transport patients in wheelchairs or beds to and from the operating theatre
• Transport patient files, pharmacy items, equipment, medical equipment, medical stores, general stores between wards and departments and transport specimens to laboratories, ensuring to use correct containers.
• Deliver and collect linen, rubbish, waste, assist with cleaning theatres after cases.
• Maintain clean and prepare wheelchairs, trolleys and other equipment.
• Openly communicate with patients and relatives to convey information as requested/directed by the nursing team.
• Aid control of infection in the department/treatment centre environment through adherence to Infection Control Policies.

In return, you can expect:

• A clear career path with lots of exciting options.
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• An increase in annual leave with years of employment

About us

Who we're looking for

You will have experience of working in a caring environment, as well as:

• The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
• Respond to a demanding environment
• Ability to identify risks and alert individuals as necessary
• Demonstrate initiative working without direct supervision
• Committed to the overall aims of Practice Plus Group Ilford
• Committed to the provision of quality services.
• Willing to develop/learn in the role.
• Ability to e flexible with regard to working hours

If you have any questions, contact Dale.leer@practiceplusgroup.com Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.