Job summary
Would
you like to be part of a highly motivated, forward thinking and hardworking
team? If so, an exciting opportunity has
arisen within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust to join our Vascular Access
Specialist Team (VAST).
The
Vascular Access Specialist Team (VAST) is looking for an enthusiastic band 3
perioperative assistant, ideally with previous experience of insertion of
various vascular access devices, though not essential as training will be
supported throughout this role. The
successful candidate would be required to embrace the key values of the Leeds
Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, known as The Leeds Way - Patient centred, Fair,
Collaborative, Accountable and Empowered.
Please
note this post will be set days working a 4-day week working Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday.
Main duties of the job
There will be an expectation of ensuring theatre
equipment and vascular access devices are stocked, and available for immediate
use for theatre cases, including ordering stock and liaising with procurement,
highlighting any potential issues early. The VAST runs 2 theatre sessions per
week, in David Beevers Day Unit, and this role will entail scrubbing for the
invasive procedures with an element of training for new staff on understanding
the processes of vascular access insertion.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
For
all new starters to the Trust will attend both a corporate induction and a
local Theatres and Anaesthetics Induction Programme. We also have a 6-month
Preceptorship framework to support you in your new role, which incorporates
further education sessions and support forums and clinical supervision.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect care for
patients in support of Perioperative Practitioners, and medical staff under the
supervision of a registered Perioperative Practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to
achieve the planned outcome and to contribute to ensuring that every operation
is as safe and effective as possible.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective
care.
The
jobholder will be expected to lead a team of perioperative assistants and
apprentice perioperative assistants.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory
requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect care for
patients in support of Perioperative Practitioners, and medical staff under the
supervision of a registered Perioperative Practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to
achieve the planned outcome and to contribute to ensuring that every operation
is as safe and effective as possible.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective
care.
The
jobholder will be expected to lead a team of perioperative assistants and
apprentice perioperative assistants.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory
requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical, perioperative and or personal care
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
- Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the applicant must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical, perioperative and or personal care
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
- Basic IT skills
- Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the applicant must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Interpersonal skills
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).
