Job summary
Would you like to join an amazing team providing care to patients in the Evelina Theatres?
We are recruiting a Band 2 Theatre Health Care Assistant (HCA) to work in Evelina operating theatres. We will aim to develop your skills and qualifications whilst you are with us.
GSTT has been recognized by the CQC as an outstanding Trust and is an excellent place to start or continue your career.
Children's Surgery, Theatres and Anaesthesia (CSTA) is a large directorate comprising theatres and associated clinical areas. This role will be focused in Evelina Theatres where you will train to be an integral member of the peri-operative team.
Main duties of the job
Your main role will involve moving patients to and from the operating theatre:
-Assisting in setting up surgical equipment, transporting and storing sterile instrument and supplies, and conducting regular inventory checks to report shortages.
-Acting as a circulating assistant, supporting the surgical team. Cleaning and tidying theatre areas after surgery, disposing of waste safely. While doing this you will be required to exert moderate physical effort.
-You will be responsible for assisting trained staff in the peri-operative environment.
-You will be courteous and communicate sensitively with patients, their families and all members of the MDT.
All Trust Policies and Trust Values to be adhered to at all times.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
You will be an integral member of the theatre team in Evelina Theatres. We will ensure that you will receive all the training required to enable you to do your job.
We have a supportive Practice Development Team who will help you achieve all your goals and offer you opportunities to complete further training and education.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality and safe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will expected to fulfil any duties allocated that are commensurate with role.
- Provide excellent patient-centred care skills to patients and their families.
- Undertake a range of delegated duties including portering for patients, overseeing theatre consumables and supplies, checking of equipment under supervision, acting as a runner between theatres when required.
- Assist in the organisation and running of the theatres by undertaking housekeeping and clerical duties as appropriate
- Assist in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards, removing clinical waste and contaminated items to relevant collection areas.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care.
- Provides support and assistance to the nursing staff in Evelina Theatres.
- Work flexibly between areas dependant on service requirements.
- To receive ward/department visitors in a hospitable manner to encourage good working relationships
- Reporting and recording any potential hazards and equipment repairs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will expected to fulfil any duties allocated that are commensurate with role.
- Provide excellent patient-centred care skills to patients and their families.
- Undertake a range of delegated duties including portering for patients, overseeing theatre consumables and supplies, checking of equipment under supervision, acting as a runner between theatres when required.
- Assist in the organisation and running of the theatres by undertaking housekeeping and clerical duties as appropriate
- Assist in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards, removing clinical waste and contaminated items to relevant collection areas.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care.
- Provides support and assistance to the nursing staff in Evelina Theatres.
- Work flexibly between areas dependant on service requirements.
- To receive ward/department visitors in a hospitable manner to encourage good working relationships
- Reporting and recording any potential hazards and equipment repairs.
Person Specification
Educational or qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or relevant experience
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Willing to undertake training programmes
- Ability to work on their own and in a team
- Able to organise and prioritise work load
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience in a Theatre setting
- Experience working in a hospital environment
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Fit and Mobile
- Good manual handling skills
Desirable
- Previous portering experience
Person Specification
Educational or qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or relevant experience
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Willing to undertake training programmes
- Ability to work on their own and in a team
- Able to organise and prioritise work load
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience in a Theatre setting
- Experience working in a hospital environment
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Fit and Mobile
- Good manual handling skills
Desirable
- Previous portering experience
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).
