Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedic Theatres

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for keen and reliable individuals to join our teams within the In-Patient Main Theatres Department.

The department caters for 19 Theatres which include Emergency Theatres, Obstetric Theatres, Vascular Theatres, Paediatric and ENT Theatres and a range of Multi-specialty Theatres.

Main theatres are committed to delivering outstanding care to our patients throughout their perioperative journey. Individuals need a high level of organisation and the ability to be dynamic with the ever changing workload.

We are looking for individuals who promote the Trust PRIDE values and demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach to patient care. HCA experience is desirable but not essential. As a department we value all of our team members and are committed in the promotion and development of staff development.

You will be expected to attend and complete a Trust induction program.

Main duties of the job

Moving patients between wards, Theatres and Recovery departments

Assisting in the care of the surgical patient during the peri-operative period by supporting the multidisciplinary team.

Supporting the Theatre personnel in providing a safe, high quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures by:

Assisting The Clinical Practitioners with procedures
Providing basic patient care Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels
Providing a safe environment ensuring the highest quality of patient care is provided
Prepare and set up theatre prior to theatre list.
General circulating duties as instructed/requested from qualified members of theatre team.
Assist the safe transit of the patient to and from the ward and between areas within day theatres, before and after surgery, and to ensure safety of any equipment that is attached to the patient.
Provide a knowledgeable and safe assistance with the transfer of the anaesthetised patient from the patient's trolley to the operating table using the hospital policy for manual handling of patients.
Assist with the positioning of the patient for a surgical procedure.
Undertake pressure area care using pressure relieving practices and devices as advised by registered staff
Ensure all documentation is recorded accurately, legibly signed and dated in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and countersigned by registered staff as appropriate.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

22 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-HCA-S0671

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General education to GCSE Maths and English Grade A-D (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people/a team

Skills

Essential

Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in the English Language
Clear and effective reading and writing in the English Language

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General education to GCSE Maths and English Grade A-D (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people/a team

Skills

Essential

Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in the English Language
Clear and effective reading and writing in the English Language

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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