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We are looking for a Operating Theatre Porter Assistant to join our team at Oldham Royal Hospital to provide a quality service to all patients, visitors, and staff throughout the Trust, by carrying out their wide range of duties, including moving and handling, in a professional manner observing all Health and Safety and departmental codes of practice and procedures.

You will Ensure a timely transportation of patients to and from wards, inpatient areas, transport of medical equipment or other places of care and assess and make a transport plan for patients with medical support requirements to ensure a safe transport plan is made.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Assist in the development and maintenance of a safe environment in order to deliver and promote patient care.
Assisting with the preparation of the theatre/recovery area prior to an operating session, positioning of equipment and completing all safety checks as per policy/procedures.
Assisting in the preparation cleaning and checking of theatre trolleys, wheelchairs and other equipment within the theatre corridors.
Assist in the cleaning of the theatre as and when required.
Assisting in the cleaning and preparation of other appropriate areas.
Maintain stock level and ensure stock rotation in all theatres.
Disposal of clinical waste / body parts as per policy

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk