Job summary
Ever thought about working in an Operating Theatre?
Theatres are looking to recruit theatre support assistants to become part of the team at one of our 3 sites. These are busy operating theatres covering multiple specialities.
Whilst theatre experience is not necessary, a current care certificate OR equivalent care experience areessential, and knowledge around the role and responsibilities would be beneficial. Training will be provided with a supernumerary period reinforced by ensuring each candidate has a mentor/supervisor whilst relevant care certificate is completed. Within the role, structured development programmes available to enhance career opportunities.
For applicants wishing to develop themselves, education and training courses supported by local education institutions are available; with no financial costs to applicants who meet the desired criteria. These courses enable you to develop your knowledge and skills, to perform more complicated tasks within theatres and allow you to progress in your career.
Evidence of a Care Certificate OR equivalent experience is essential for this role.
Full time and part time positions will be considered.
Successful candidates are expected to work a full rotation of 24/7 shift patterns.
Please ensure full 3 years reference details are added to your application to avoid recruitment delays.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environment performing duties within theatres/recovery, assisting with patient care.
The Senior Theatre Support Worker is a technical role that assumes a number of responsibilities such as, but not limited to: ensuring theatres and equipment/devices/sets are clean and ready for patient surgeries, assisting with safe and correct placement of patients pre/post-surgery, circulating within theatres during surgery and also responsibility for providing personal and clinical care where necessary. Inputting data into electronic care plans including recording of implant details for traceability, carrying out surgical swab counts with the scrub nurse. Undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by registered practitioners.
The Senior Health Care Assistant will ensure their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies/guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times
To succeed you will be:
A team player who engages well with others
Good communicator
Energetic and hard-working
Working on own initiative and as part of a team to provide an excellent standard of patient centred care.
Taking and recording vital signs
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: - we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.
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Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.
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Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.
-
Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.
-
Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.
Person Specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
- Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of theatre processes
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Holds National Care Certificate Level 3 Qualification in clinical healthcare
- Holds functional skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
- Has worked as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Shows transferable skills to care for patients
Desirable
- Experience in Health Care setting
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/colleagues/ multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust Staff
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative, following direction from a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Computer Skills
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
Person Specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
- Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of theatre processes
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Holds National Care Certificate Level 3 Qualification in clinical healthcare
- Holds functional skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
- Has worked as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Shows transferable skills to care for patients
Desirable
- Experience in Health Care setting
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/colleagues/ multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust Staff
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative, following direction from a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Computer Skills
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
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.
