Nicholas McLeod

My theatre support role at the urology centre at city hospital was multidimensional. The role induded responsibility as a TSW, Portering and as a HCA. My responsibilities were;

• Admitting patients onto careflow/nervcentre
• Getting pateints changed and ready for theatre
• Recording patient observations (NEWS2)
• Recording pregnancy tests (when required)
• Recording blood glucose (when required)
• Facilitating and taking care of patients and family members in waiting area before surgery
• Porter duties (driving bed pusher, fetching and returning patients)
• Maintaining aseptic technique throughout surgery
• Preparing surgical equipment/trays and additional items e.g. swab packs for the scrub nurse/ODP
• Setting up theatre e.g. making sure equipment is working and is in right place in accordance with procedures set for the day
• Supporting and comforting patients in theatre for those under a local anaesthetic
• Cleaning theatre in accordance with trust policy
• Handling specimens in accordance with trust policy
• Participating and interacting with a large multi-disciplinary team throughout the day

Worked in a small team, catering for customers throughout the week, serving fresh handmade food. My responsibilities as a chef were;

• Setting up the kitchen for the day e.g. making sure equipment is working
• Going through prep list for the day e.g. making bread, chopping potatoes
• Ensuring stock levels were acceptable to cater for customers
• Keeping kitchen clean in accordance to company policy e.g. cleaning surfaces, recording fridge temperatures
• Communicating with members of the team in a clear and straight manner (hospitality is very intense and can become bust extremely quickly)
• Adhering to food safety standards throughout the week e.g. ensuring food is labelled