Job summary
Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot is part of the Frimley NHS Foundation Trust and we are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated Orthopaedic Operating Theatre Team. We are a busy efficient elective unit with an excellent, modern working environment.
A Healthcare Assistant (HCA) works as part of the multidisciplinary team, assists setting up, preparing Theatres and patients for surgery. The HCA assists the Theatre practitioners and surgical team during procedures with equipment, instruments and patient care.
We welcome applications from motivated, enthusiastic applicants who are committed to providing excellent patient care. Good communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced and busy environment is essential. Experience within an Operating Theatre or hospital environment is desirable but not essential.Training, support and development is given by the Theatre teams.
Frimley Health NHS Trust is committed to the ongoing training and development of Healthcare Assistants with opportunities to participate in further development.
You should be able to demonstrate the Trust values of committed to excellence, working together and facing the future.
Applications are for full time 37.5 hours worked over 3/4 days, doing 07:30 - 19:30 shifts from Monday to Saturday . Applicants should be willing to do cross-site working with Wexham Park Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital if required.
Main duties of the job
- To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- To undertake any necessary housekeeping if required to ensure a suitable Theatre environment.
- Participate in providing physical and psychological support to the patient.
- To assist the surgical team with assigned tasks.
- To adhere to policies regarding confidentiality.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification or you are.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Healthcare Assistant in the Operating Theatres is vital and full training will be given. Your role will include:
- Preparation of operating Theatres for surgery. Setting up equipment, instruments, inputting data onto computers.
- Cleaning and maintaining the Theatres and store areas.
- Assisting the Theatre practitioners during Theatre lists.
- Assisting in the anaesthetic room prior to surgery.
- Assist the scrub practitioner with the collection of all relevant packs andinstrumentation for the operating session.
- Ensure that the Theatres and scrub areas are equipped and ready.
- Assist with circulating duties under the supervision of the registeredpractitioner.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Theatre staff.
- Maintain Theatre stock levels and participate in the ordering of replacements.
- As part of the Theatre team ensure the care and cleanliness of Theatres andall specialised equipment.
For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Healthcare Assistant in the Operating Theatres is vital and full training will be given. Your role will include:
- Preparation of operating Theatres for surgery. Setting up equipment, instruments, inputting data onto computers.
- Cleaning and maintaining the Theatres and store areas.
- Assisting the Theatre practitioners during Theatre lists.
- Assisting in the anaesthetic room prior to surgery.
- Assist the scrub practitioner with the collection of all relevant packs andinstrumentation for the operating session.
- Ensure that the Theatres and scrub areas are equipped and ready.
- Assist with circulating duties under the supervision of the registeredpractitioner.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Theatre staff.
- Maintain Theatre stock levels and participate in the ordering of replacements.
- As part of the Theatre team ensure the care and cleanliness of Theatres andall specialised equipment.
For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.
Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship:Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:
- The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI
- The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
- The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
- Relevant L3 qualification /apprenticeship in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed (e.g. Medical/Surgery area or Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre)
- Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Theatres area
- Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Physical ability to carry out activities required e.g manual handling loads, transferring patients and pushing beds
- Proven good interpersonal and teamworking skills under sometimes difficult conditions
- Manual dexterity to assist within theatre environment eg opening sterile supplies
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Ability to cope with change
- Moderate IT skills
- Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or Cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post)
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
- Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Good hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
- Knowledge of hospital systems
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
- Relevant L3 qualification /apprenticeship in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed (e.g. Medical/Surgery area or Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre)
- Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Theatres area
- Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Physical ability to carry out activities required e.g manual handling loads, transferring patients and pushing beds
- Proven good interpersonal and teamworking skills under sometimes difficult conditions
- Manual dexterity to assist within theatre environment eg opening sterile supplies
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Ability to cope with change
- Moderate IT skills
- Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or Cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post)
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
- Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Good hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc.)
- Knowledge of hospital systems
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
