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The post holder is required to work as a part of the theatre team and undertake a range of duties to assist in the smooth running of the perioperative environment and to support service delivery.

The post holder will contribute to the efficient running of the department and maintain the provision of a consistently high standard of patient care in line with the Stockport Accreditation and Recognition Scheme (StARS) and the Trust’s values.

• To undertake delegated clinical and non-clinical duties independently and under supervision as required or delegated by registered staff
• Preparation of theatres for activity - setting up the necessary equipment before theatre lists
• Participate in patient positioning, ensuring the equipment / table attachments for various surgical positions is available and present when needed
• Work within the Perioperative environment, providing high-quality, caring, compassionate, and personal care to patients across a variety of surgical specialities
• Work under the direction of Registered Healthcare Professionals and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity, and confidentiality
• Always exhibit a professional attitude
• Ensure that theatre floors are mopped, and the theatre table and all other relevant equipment are cleaned between cases, ensuring that theatre cleanliness is always maintained.
• Changing, disposing of, and replenishing rubbish / laundry bags, anatomical waste, used surgical attire, contaminated PPE, single-use instruments, and sharps as per policy
• Promote standards of health and safety in working practice and the workplace, by being responsible for self and others through identifying risks, undertaking work activities in a safe manner
• To undertake reasonable requests from senior staff as required

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

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For further details / informal visits contact : Name : Timothy Nudds Job title : Principal Operating Department Practitioner Email address : timothy.nudds@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number : 01614194659

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