Job summary
The Senior Healthcare Assistant (BAND 3) has a greater degree of autonomy than the Healthcare Assistant and undertakes abroader range of health and care in accordance with policy and procedures. The post holder will work on their own initiative,undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered practitioner/assistant practitioner.
The post holder contributes to assessment and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation ofindividualised care plans. They will supervise other staff and promote the delivery of high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that all endoscopes are decontaminated and available for use when required.
Liaise with clinical staff to ensure that an appropriate endoscope is available for elective and emergency procedures.
Effectively exchange routine information with colleagues.
Liaise with all members of the Endoscopy team to ensure that all endoscopes are cleaned in accordance with infection control guidelines, manufacturers guidelines, and in accordance with the Health Board policies and procedures relating to the use of this equipment
Assist in maintaining the quality control and assurance systems in accordance with HTM 01-06
Participate in regular benchmarking and audit of decontamination standards
Maintain efficient and effective communication with colleagues within the Endoscopy Department, theatre and external departments including estates, EBME, HSDU and Infection control
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or Equivalent experience and can evidence work-based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role, which is gained through experience and work-based training/short courses).
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting, for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality, for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in Perioperative Support / or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Health Care Support Worker in an operating theatre environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or Equivalent experience and can evidence work-based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role, which is gained through experience and work-based training/short courses).
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting, for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality, for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Desirable
- Level 3 qualification in Perioperative Support / or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Health Care Support Worker in an operating theatre environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
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).
