Job summary
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust are looking for highly motivated and dynamic healthcare assistants who are passionate about delivering outstanding surgical care. We are a hardworking and enthusiastic department with a strong sense of teamwork.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Operating Department team, accepting patients for theatre, circulating within the theatre and assisting the theatre staff in the day-to-day work of the operating department. The role requires empathy, good communication and the ability to work under pressure. The post holder will be required to work unsocial hours, nights, weekends and on calls.
Main duties of the job
- Accepting patients prior to surgery
- Chaperoning patients in the anaesthetic room
- Assisting the qualified theatre team
- Circulating during theatre lists
- Cleaning theatres and other relevant areas
- Preparing equipment for the following days surgery
- Ordering equipment where necessary
- Assist with maintenance of stock levels and stock rotation and knowledge of where equipment and stock are stored
- Disposal of rubbish and clinical waste within Trust protocols
- Assist in caring for patients post operatively in the Recovery room
- Answer and take telephone messages for surgeons and theatre staff
- Recording of patient information e.g. fluid balance chart, pressure area care and completion of Bluespier theatre record
- Collecting blood when required from Path Lab
- This role requires moving patients and heavy trays and standing for long periods of time.
About us
Why CHFT? Why Now?
Join CHFT and be part of a team that's at the forefront of surgical excellence and innovation:o NHS Recognised: Our theatres have been celebrated for their post-pandemic achievements in an NHS Providers case study: "Providers Deliver: Achieving value for money."o National Spotlight: Our proactive approach to waiting list management has been featured by Sky News.o Award-Winning Performance: Shortlisted as a finalist for the 2023 Health Service Journal's Performance Recovery Award for our theatres and elective recovery work.o Pioneering Accreditation: One of the first trusts in England to be accredited as a GIRFT surgical hub.o Cutting-Edge Technology: We've recently launched robotic surgery at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, demonstrating our commitment to advanced surgical techniques.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Tasks Required of the Post
- At all times treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with the CHFT standards of behaviour.
- To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work
- Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team.
- To maintain Trust policy regarding Control of Infections
- To undertake departmental training re Manual Handling and adhere to principals taught
- To follow Health and Safety policies relevant to the operating department and attendmandatory updates in accordance with Trust policy
- Undertake duties that you have received appropriate training for and have beendeemed competent
- To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with multi-disciplinary team within the operating department
- Contribute to the development of theatres, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience
- Attend regular team meetings
- Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role
Managing self
- Attending training in the use of medical devices
- Participate in regular supervision
- Attend all mandatory training
- Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal
- Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
- Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy
- Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
- Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Tasks Required of the Post
- At all times treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with the CHFT standards of behaviour.
- To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work
- Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team.
- To maintain Trust policy regarding Control of Infections
- To undertake departmental training re Manual Handling and adhere to principals taught
- To follow Health and Safety policies relevant to the operating department and attendmandatory updates in accordance with Trust policy
- Undertake duties that you have received appropriate training for and have beendeemed competent
- To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with multi-disciplinary team within the operating department
- Contribute to the development of theatres, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience
- Attend regular team meetings
- Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role
Managing self
- Attending training in the use of medical devices
- Participate in regular supervision
- Attend all mandatory training
- Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal
- Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols
- Carry out duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity Policy
- Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary
- Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in Health/Care OR Care Certificate issued by an Employer
- English & Math's GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent OR a pass at preemployment assessment
- Healthcare experience
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Desirable
- Moving and handling training
- Infection control training
- Resuscitation training
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Good communication skills
- Able to work under direction
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Caring and Compassionate
- Able to work shifts (possibility of 24 hour rotation)
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience of working within a care setting
Desirable
- Care experience in a hospital setting
- Experience of working in Operating Theatres
- Experience of working in a customer service setting
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Good communication skills
- Able to work under direction
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Caring and Compassionate
- Able to work shifts (possibility of 24-hour rotation)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- NVQ level 2 in Health/Care OR Care Certificate issued by an Employer
- English & Math's GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent OR a pass at preemployment assessment
- Healthcare experience
- Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
Desirable
- Moving and handling training
- Infection control training
- Resuscitation training
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Good communication skills
- Able to work under direction
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Caring and Compassionate
- Able to work shifts (possibility of 24 hour rotation)
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Experience of working within a care setting
Desirable
- Care experience in a hospital setting
- Experience of working in Operating Theatres
- Experience of working in a customer service setting
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Good communication skills
- Able to work under direction
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Caring and Compassionate
- Able to work shifts (possibility of 24-hour rotation)
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.
