Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Health Care Support Worker, Band 3

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Job summary

To assist the clinical members of the ophthalmology team under their supervision, in providing a high-quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and service users accessing the Day unit. Ensuring a high standard of a patient care is maintained in a safe environment.

Main duties of the job

This is a permanent 37.5hrs/week position. Hours varies from 8am-8:30pm or 8am-8pm and you will be expected to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. We operate Monday to Friday and full day Saturday per month. You will be working mainly in Theatre but you will have the opportunity to work on the Day Unit upon arrangement.

We are looking for someone who has the willingness to develop new skills and competencies. Also, have good knowledge of IT/Trak computer system.

About us

You will be a part of an existing team of experienced nurses and theatre assistant, who provides excellent care of patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery. Once you have gained experience and skills in this role you will be placed to further develop your expertise when opportunities arise. The team observes kindness, respect and treats all service users in a professional and friendly manner.

Details

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-24-SUR-T1735

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties includes

- The moving and positioning of patients within the operating department

- Assisting in the provision of a safe environment within the operating department.

- Delivery and distribution of pharmacy items within the operating theatre department

- The storage and disposal of linen and theatre clothing and the cleaning of theatre footwear.

- Providing messenger service within the operating department.

- Such other duties as may be determined by the Theatre Manager.

Additional Contact Details

Eyford Unit

0300 422 4123

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties includes

- The moving and positioning of patients within the operating department

- Assisting in the provision of a safe environment within the operating department.

- Delivery and distribution of pharmacy items within the operating theatre department

- The storage and disposal of linen and theatre clothing and the cleaning of theatre footwear.

- Providing messenger service within the operating department.

- Such other duties as may be determined by the Theatre Manager.

Additional Contact Details

Eyford Unit

0300 422 4123

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education

Essential

  • Minimum 3 x GCSEs at grade A - C / 9 - 4 including a science

Desirable

  • Relevant education such as Care certificate, NVQ level 2, Heath and Social Care level 2 or 3

Experience, skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Previous care experience within a hospital or community nursing setting
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients and multiple members of the team

Desirable

  • Organisational skills

Additional Qualities

Essential

  • Team worker
  • Able to cope under pressure
  • Able to work independently
  • Flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the service
  • IT literate

Desirable

  • Proactive / takes own initiative
  • Experience of hospital specific IT systems such as Trakcare
Person Specification

Qualifications / Education

Essential

  • Minimum 3 x GCSEs at grade A - C / 9 - 4 including a science

Desirable

  • Relevant education such as Care certificate, NVQ level 2, Heath and Social Care level 2 or 3

Experience, skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Previous care experience within a hospital or community nursing setting
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients and multiple members of the team

Desirable

  • Organisational skills

Additional Qualities

Essential

  • Team worker
  • Able to cope under pressure
  • Able to work independently
  • Flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the service
  • IT literate

Desirable

  • Proactive / takes own initiative
  • Experience of hospital specific IT systems such as Trakcare

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Maria Juan

maria.juan@nhs.net

03004222985

Details

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-24-SUR-T1735

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


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