Job summary
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit Health Care Support Workers for main Theatres, Lincoln. Vacancies will be available in a variety of clinical specialities within the Theatre complex at Lincoln County Hospital, with contracted hours to suit both full time and part time working.
There are 10 Operating rooms in the Theatre Department at Lincoln County Hospital, working across a range of specialities; Breast, Gynae, Ophthalmics, ENT, Maxillo-Facial, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics, Urology, General surgery, Emergencies and Trauma, working with both adults and children. The philosophy of the theatre Departments is to provide compassionate excellence in practice, promoting safe and effective care in a positive work environment. Continuing education and skills development is an essential part of that practice. We aim to treat all our patients as individuals to ensure their care is specific to their needs. As key members of the multi-disciplinary team, healthcare support workers provide competent and effective focused quality care, acting as the patients' advocate, and ensuring lists run smoothly and patients feel safe and well cared for during their time in theatre.
Main duties of the job
Working with and assisting the theatre team
Responsible for delivering patient care appropriate to own job remit
Responsible for care of equipment
Mentoring new HCSWs and assisting with induction of new staff
Participates in monthly audit meetings.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close prior to the closing date given the high level of applications it may attract. If you would like to apply, please submit your application as quickly as possible
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
Desirable
- Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Working knowledge of health and safety/infection prevention/manual handling
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
Desirable
- Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
- Working knowledge of health and safety/infection prevention/manual handling
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
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).
