Job summary
The Assistant Healthcare Support Worker (Theatre) is a valued member of the Perioperative Team supporting and promoting high quality, patient centered, compassionate care in the perioperative setting.
You will carry out a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of the Perioperative Team in accordance with the Trust Values and the competencies outlined for the role.
Main duties of the job
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs, Training will be provided to ensure you have the required skills and skill set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification as well as completion of your competencies.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Perioperative Team to implement agreed care plans in accordance with instruction and training received. This includes but is not limited to:
- Ensure the safe transfer of patients to and from the perioperative area
- Assist in the safe moving / positioning of patients, ensuring privacy, dignity and comfort is preserved
- Assist the perioperative team in preparing, promoting, and maintaining the clinical area ensuring it is appropriately resourced to enable the safe and timely delivery of patient care, such as preparing patient trolleys/beds ensuring appropriate clinical equipment is available and in workingorder.
- Relay messages to other members of the multidisciplinary team to support the safe delivery of care
- To assistant in the transfer of specimens to Pathology, ensuring documentation is completed correctly.
- Moving and handling of equipment as required to support the delivery of care.
- Checking and changing of gas cylinders in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Management of clinical / non-clinical waste and contaminated instruments sets in accordance with policies.
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Perioperative Team to implement agreed care plans in accordance with instruction and training received. This includes but is not limited to:
- Ensure the safe transfer of patients to and from the perioperative area
- Assist in the safe moving / positioning of patients, ensuring privacy, dignity and comfort is preserved
- Assist the perioperative team in preparing, promoting, and maintaining the clinical area ensuring it is appropriately resourced to enable the safe and timely delivery of patient care, such as preparing patient trolleys/beds ensuring appropriate clinical equipment is available and in workingorder.
- Relay messages to other members of the multidisciplinary team to support the safe delivery of care
- To assistant in the transfer of specimens to Pathology, ensuring documentation is completed correctly.
- Moving and handling of equipment as required to support the delivery of care.
- Checking and changing of gas cylinders in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Management of clinical / non-clinical waste and contaminated instruments sets in accordance with policies.
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or
- Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or
- Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
- GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
Desirable
- Experience or working in the Perioperative Environment
- Ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
Skills
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Good time management skills and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or
- Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or
- Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
- GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
Desirable
- Experience or working in the Perioperative Environment
- Ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
Skills
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Good time management skills and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
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).
