Job summary
At Independent Health Group (IHG) we pride
ourselves on the quality of care we offer our patients. All the work we undertake is for the NHS. We are looking for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant
for our Gloucester service, based at Aspen Medical Centre. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will have
a background and experience in theatre, outpatients or recovery.
This role is 25 hours per week, with hours worked between Monday and Friday, so there is no evening working, and nor do
we operate on bank holidays.In addition to a competitive salary, Independent
Health Group also offers 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), a day off for your birthday, and a generous pension scheme.
Main duties of the job
As a Theatre Healthcare Assistant
(HCA) you will support the patient through their procedure, providing a high standard
of individualised patient care as part of the clinical team. The
HCA will attend to the peri-operative needs of the patients, under the direct
management of a Registered Practitioner.
You will help maintain an environment that is
conducive to the delivery of a high standard of individualised, holistic and
safe patient care, and to the establishment of good communications between
staff, patients and other visitors. We are looking for someone with previous theatre or hospital experience.
For more information or a discussion about this role please contact the recruitment team: inhg.ihgrecuitment@nhs.net. We regret that we are unable to sponsor working visa's at this time therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About us
IHG were
set up in 2004 by Dr Matthew Wordsworth with the aim of offering patients the
choice of being treated out of hospital, closer to home. Matt wanted to create a new health care
organisation in which like-minded health care professionals could deliver truly
patient centred care. Our aim was to be a leading provider of community-based
diagnostic and treatment services of the highest quality, where patients always
come first.
In the summer of 2022 we have proven this, with our Outstanding CQC rating!
We work
in a different kind of environment to that of an acute hospital setting. Our patients see the same clinician and are
offered specific appointment times. Our
staff work within small teams with plenty of time for patient contact. We provide services Monday to Friday, so
there is no evening working, and nor do we operate on bank holidays. We pride ourselves on being a flexible
employer. If your working hours need to
be juggled round for you to achieve a good work-life balance, we will try to
meet your needs.
We offer
our staff an innovative, alternative way to delivering health care, have a very
patient-centred approach with short waiting times for our patients, and you
will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a fantastic
organisation, as well as the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge
in a surgical setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Working in accordance with IHGs
values, policies and procedures, the HCA will provide high quality care to
patients by
- Supporting with setting up
and packing away the clinical and recovery rooms at the start and finish of the
day.
- Assisting the patient and attending
to their physical comfort before, during and after their procedure.
- Performing and reporting
clinical observation of a patients temperature, pulse, respiration rate and
blood pressure (following completion of appropriate training). Observing and reporting changes in a patients
condition to the Registered Practitioner or Clinician.
- Communicating effectively
with patients, ensuring patient understanding, comfort and well-being.
- Recording patient
information accurately and in a timely fashion using manual or computer systems
and maintaining the confidentiality of that information.
- Assisting in maintaining a
clean, safe work environment.
- Assisting with maintaining of
stock levels, ensuring replacement stock is ordered.
- Taking responsibility for
own development and learning
- Ensuring we deliver the
best care possible by always looking for things we can improve on and reporting
any adverse incidents.
- Assisting the clinician and
the patient in the Outpatient clinic.Performing pre-list checks
and ensuring the documentation is available i.e. ICP and X-rays
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Working in accordance with IHGs
values, policies and procedures, the HCA will provide high quality care to
patients by
- Supporting with setting up
and packing away the clinical and recovery rooms at the start and finish of the
day.
- Assisting the patient and attending
to their physical comfort before, during and after their procedure.
- Performing and reporting
clinical observation of a patients temperature, pulse, respiration rate and
blood pressure (following completion of appropriate training). Observing and reporting changes in a patients
condition to the Registered Practitioner or Clinician.
- Communicating effectively
with patients, ensuring patient understanding, comfort and well-being.
- Recording patient
information accurately and in a timely fashion using manual or computer systems
and maintaining the confidentiality of that information.
- Assisting in maintaining a
clean, safe work environment.
- Assisting with maintaining of
stock levels, ensuring replacement stock is ordered.
- Taking responsibility for
own development and learning
- Ensuring we deliver the
best care possible by always looking for things we can improve on and reporting
any adverse incidents.
- Assisting the clinician and
the patient in the Outpatient clinic.Performing pre-list checks
and ensuring the documentation is available i.e. ICP and X-rays
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Broad general education to evidence written and verbal communication skills
- Committed to continuous personal development. Willing to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in health and social care/Care Certificate, or willing to train to this level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understands the factors that influence good clinical care.
- Able to communicate with patients, answer questions and put them at ease
- A good team worker, but also able to work independently.
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Basic computer skills, including clinical systems e.g. SystmOne
Personal Competencies
Essential
- Friendly and supportive
- Committed to patient centred care
- Takes responsibility for own actions and the care we deliver
- Demonstrate a good work ethic that includes punctuality, integrity, respect of others and a commitment to professional practice
- Recognises own level of competence and limitations
- Able to identify own learning needs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an operating theatre or hospital setting, working directly with patients or service users.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Broad general education to evidence written and verbal communication skills
- Committed to continuous personal development. Willing to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in health and social care/Care Certificate, or willing to train to this level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understands the factors that influence good clinical care.
- Able to communicate with patients, answer questions and put them at ease
- A good team worker, but also able to work independently.
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Basic computer skills, including clinical systems e.g. SystmOne
Personal Competencies
Essential
- Friendly and supportive
- Committed to patient centred care
- Takes responsibility for own actions and the care we deliver
- Demonstrate a good work ethic that includes punctuality, integrity, respect of others and a commitment to professional practice
- Recognises own level of competence and limitations
- Able to identify own learning needs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an operating theatre or hospital setting, working directly with patients or service users.
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.
