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
Established in 2004,Independent Health Group (IHG)has
been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care closer to home.
With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the community,
we have spent the past 20 years building a reputation for excellence,
innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to patient care
was recognised with anOutstanding CQC rating..
At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital settings,
ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and
convenience. Our services are designed aroundshort waiting times,
specific appointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity.
Our teams work in asupportive, flexible environment, where
patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. We operateMonday
to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts, allowing for ahealthy
work-life balance. As a forward-thinking employer, we strive to accommodate
flexible working arrangements that support our staffs professional and
personal needs.
At IHG, we are committed toinnovation in healthcare delivery,
providing an opportunity for professionals todevelop their skills,
contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make a real impact
on patient care. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding
healthcare in a setting that values both patients and staff, we would love to
welcome you to our team.
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
Please Note:
National
guidance from UKHSA and NHS Employers recommends that healthcare
workers undertaking EPPs should have:
- Documented evidence of Hepatitis B
immunity (including appropriate antibody titres),
- Immunity or vaccination records for MMR
and Varicella,
- TB screening/BCG status,
- Access to annual flu vaccination, and
- Ideally, COVID-19 vaccination, in line
with current public health guidance.
We do not offer spinsorship at Independent Health Group
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
Please Note:
National
guidance from UKHSA and NHS Employers recommends that healthcare
workers undertaking EPPs should have:
- Documented evidence of Hepatitis B
immunity (including appropriate antibody titres),
- Immunity or vaccination records for MMR
and Varicella,
- TB screening/BCG status,
- Access to annual flu vaccination, and
- Ideally, COVID-19 vaccination, in line
with current public health guidance.
We do not offer spinsorship at Independent Health Group
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.
