Job summary
The Trust provides acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Gloucestershire Hospitals is the major provider of secondary care services in the area.
Theatres comprises of 16 theatres in Gloucester and 14 in Cheltenham. we specialise in Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast, Urology, Vascular, Head and Neck, Orthopaedic , Obstetric and Emergencies. We are very proud of the service we provide. We aim to maintain high quality care by continuing to employ motivated and enthusiastic healthcare assistants who will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of care to acutely ill patients and their families.
Working in theatres is interesting, challenging and rewarding where there is always an opportunity to enhance knowledge and clinical skills, as well as deliver fundamental aspects of nursing care.
'We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role'
Main duties of the job
As a HCA working within the theatre setting, the expectation is that, with adequate training, supervision and assessment, you will be able to;
- To participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care
- Undertake specific delegated tasks following the appropriate training and competency level
- To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures
- To adhere to trust guidelines on infection control
- To assist scrub staff in theatres and the multidisciplinary team, with surgical equipment required.
- To undertake clinical activities, following training and assessment, as directed by the Registered Nurse
-To be an advocate for your patient, and provide exceptional care during their theatre visit.
About us
As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment where training and education are awarded high priority. As a new member of the team you will be offered 4 weeks initial supernumerary status, an orientation day, a HCA competency program and clinical mentorship with both trained and non-trained team members.
All individuals who are interested in a post are welcome to contact; Amanda Woodridge Band 7 Ward for the Emergency and Obstetric Theatres for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder, under supervision, will assist the multidisciplinary team in delivering individualised planned patient care in a safe and healthy environment which promotes equality for all individuals
- Active participation in the preparation of theatres and assisting the scrub practitioner in the preparation of sterile surgical equipment
- Ability to interact with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member
- To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised and there are barriers to understanding e.g. hearing difficulties, using tact and reassurance
- Under guidance, deliver safe patient care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate
- Take an active role in theatre decontamination in line with infection control policies
- Discretion and understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Understand and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
- Provide advice and guidance within own sphere of knowledge to students and other team members
- To contribute to safe and timely patient transfer process within and out of theatres
- To contribute to theatre efficiency through active engagement in the movement and delivery of equipment and stock as required
- Ability to get on well with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member.
- Organise own day to day work tasks and activities
- After suitable training be able to respond to change in the patients signs and condition, especially when on patient transfer duties
- Ability to respond to adapt to changes within an emergency situation
- Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of assessed and evaluated programmes of care
- To undertake additional, delegated clinical responsibilities as required
- Occasionally the job holder may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder, under supervision, will assist the multidisciplinary team in delivering individualised planned patient care in a safe and healthy environment which promotes equality for all individuals
- Active participation in the preparation of theatres and assisting the scrub practitioner in the preparation of sterile surgical equipment
- Ability to interact with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member
- To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is compromised and there are barriers to understanding e.g. hearing difficulties, using tact and reassurance
- Under guidance, deliver safe patient care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate
- Take an active role in theatre decontamination in line with infection control policies
- Discretion and understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Understand and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
- Provide advice and guidance within own sphere of knowledge to students and other team members
- To contribute to safe and timely patient transfer process within and out of theatres
- To contribute to theatre efficiency through active engagement in the movement and delivery of equipment and stock as required
- Ability to get on well with people at all levels and work effectively as a team member.
- Organise own day to day work tasks and activities
- After suitable training be able to respond to change in the patients signs and condition, especially when on patient transfer duties
- Ability to respond to adapt to changes within an emergency situation
- Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of assessed and evaluated programmes of care
- To undertake additional, delegated clinical responsibilities as required
- Occasionally the job holder may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- Maths & English at minimum of functional skills L2
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Healthcare Assistant in an acute NHS setting
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities
- Demonstrates high standards of fundamental care
- Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills
Desirable
- Contribute to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
Qualities
Essential
- Display a caring attitude to patients, their relatives, colleagues and themselves in a stressful environment
- Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations
- Team focused
Desirable
- Creative and Flexible, with the ability to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- Maths & English at minimum of functional skills L2
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Healthcare Assistant in an acute NHS setting
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to learn and develop new skills and abilities
- Demonstrates high standards of fundamental care
- Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills
Desirable
- Contribute to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
Qualities
Essential
- Display a caring attitude to patients, their relatives, colleagues and themselves in a stressful environment
- Resilient under pressure, whilst understanding own limitations
- Team focused
Desirable
- Creative and Flexible, with the ability to work
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.
