Job summary
As a Healthcare Support Worker at Torbay Hospital, you'll help patients during their stay with us by making sure they get the quality care & support they deserve.
You will support the General Theatre team to deliver safe and high-quality care to all our patients, being adaptable and responsive in order to provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual.
We provide a variety of care pathways in General Theatres meaning there are plenty of learning opportunities and further training! #CaretojoinusTSD
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team to ensure a safe pathway for the patient during there perioperative pathway including preparing theatre, organising kit and supporting the patient.
You will:
- ensure kit is ready and available as required by the scrub nurse and surgeon
- accurately maintain records as required
- ensure the theatre is clean tidy and fit for purpose
- keep up to date with training on specific equipment required for the surgical specialities
- occasionally provide support to other areas (Recovery, DSU and orthopaedics)
- escort patients from the SAVW to theatres as required.
About us
Why work with us - We are a well respected unit that are proud of the services we provide and the ability to work collaboratively with our colleagues in both orthopaedic and DSU theatres. We work as one team with opportunities to gain experience in other areas. Every job role within the our department is recognised for its importance within the patients surgical pathway.
Our General theatre department comprises of 7 theatres. Orthopaedics has another 3 theatres totalling 10 within the Level 5 unit which we share dependant on surgical speciality needs. We cover a range of surgical specialities and have a dedicated obstetrics theatre as well.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The unit is open Monday-Sunday 24/7 and your shift patterns will generally operate between 08:00 - 18:00 and/or 1230-2130, although this could change subject to service needs and may include a mix of weekends, on calls and/or nights.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The unit is open Monday-Sunday 24/7 and your shift patterns will generally operate between 08:00 - 18:00 and/or 1230-2130, although this could change subject to service needs and may include a mix of weekends, on calls and/or nights.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
- Care certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Specific skills
Essential
- Basic computer/keyboard skills Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to prioritise and organise work
- Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
- Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
- Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
- Able to manage stress in themselves and others
- Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
- Willingness to undertake new skills and training
- Able to work as a team member or independently
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
- Be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
- Demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
Desirable
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
- Care certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
- Understands the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable
- Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Specific skills
Essential
- Basic computer/keyboard skills Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to prioritise and organise work
- Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
- Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
- Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
- Able to manage stress in themselves and others
- Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
- Willingness to undertake new skills and training
- Able to work as a team member or independently
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
- Be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
- Demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
Desirable
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of 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.
