Job summary
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit Health Care Support Workers for main Theatres, in Grantham. Vacancies will be available in a variety of clinical specialities within the Theatre complex at Grantham Hospital, with contracted hours to suit both full time and part time working.
As a substantive member of the healthcare team, you will have an opportunity to completethe Care Certificate and it is expected that all staff employed into the role of substantive Health Care Support Worker will complete this element of the qualification within the first twelve weeks of employment. Full support from a dedicated apprenticeship team will be provided to achieve this.
Please ensure you review the person specifications at the back of the Job Description to ensure you meet the criteria for the apprenticeship and please also be advised that certificates evidencing your qualifications will be required before confirming your place on the apprenticeship.
Main duties of the job
Working with and assisting the theatre team
Responsible for delivering patient care appropriate to own job remit
Responsible for care of equipment
Mentoring new HCSW's and assisting with induction of new staff
Participates in monthly audit meetings.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close prior to the closing date given the high level of applications it may attract. If you would like to apply, please submit your application as quickly as possible
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prepare the Operating Theatre for Surgery. Assist with setting up operating list write theatre boards etc. Ensure level and rotation of stocks as per theatre policy and identify and implement any adjustment required. Ensure equipment is available to facilitate smooth running of operating lists.
- Collect and Return Patients from Wards/transfer line, checking their documentation is correct and complete. Support patients at all times maintaining privacy, confidentiality and dignity. Act as third person in the anaesthetic room, passing on relevant information to correct person.
- Provide support for patients who are having a procedure under local anaesthesia, using effective communication skills.
- Assist with transfer of patients, positioning, equipment connection etc. using safe lifting and moving techniques
- Assist theatre and medical staff with gowning, gloving etc. in line with theatre policy. Support the Scrub Nurse with sterile trays, implements, soft packs, sutures etc. acting as a runner. Weigh used swabs and record blood loss for anaesthetist.
- Maintain cleanliness of all theatre areas before, during and after surgery.
- Act as clean/dirty runner in infected (including MRSA, Covid etc.) cases, cleaning theatre in line with Infection Control Policy.
- Input information on Theatreman accurately filling in staff names, times, details of operation and WHO safety checklist. Send for patients as appropriate.
- Process and record specimens in accordance with theatre policy.
- Clear and check contaminated equipment and clinical waste in line with local and Trust policies and national guidelines.
- Handle COSHH substances in line with current theatre policy.
- Keep changing rooms and coffee rooms clean and tidy, dispose of rubbish, recycling and linen bags appropriately.
- Theatre Receptionist duties; sending for patients, answering phone calls, liaising with different theatres, contacting surgeons and other departments (wards, x-ray, plaster room etc.) in an appropriate manner.
- Identify, report and document hazards in accordance with local policies.
- Putting trays and instruments away appropriately
- Mentor new HCSWs and assist with induction of new staff.
- Contribute to the out of hours service as per local arrangement.
- Keeping up to date with all mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prepare the Operating Theatre for Surgery. Assist with setting up operating list write theatre boards etc. Ensure level and rotation of stocks as per theatre policy and identify and implement any adjustment required. Ensure equipment is available to facilitate smooth running of operating lists.
- Collect and Return Patients from Wards/transfer line, checking their documentation is correct and complete. Support patients at all times maintaining privacy, confidentiality and dignity. Act as third person in the anaesthetic room, passing on relevant information to correct person.
- Provide support for patients who are having a procedure under local anaesthesia, using effective communication skills.
- Assist with transfer of patients, positioning, equipment connection etc. using safe lifting and moving techniques
- Assist theatre and medical staff with gowning, gloving etc. in line with theatre policy. Support the Scrub Nurse with sterile trays, implements, soft packs, sutures etc. acting as a runner. Weigh used swabs and record blood loss for anaesthetist.
- Maintain cleanliness of all theatre areas before, during and after surgery.
- Act as clean/dirty runner in infected (including MRSA, Covid etc.) cases, cleaning theatre in line with Infection Control Policy.
- Input information on Theatreman accurately filling in staff names, times, details of operation and WHO safety checklist. Send for patients as appropriate.
- Process and record specimens in accordance with theatre policy.
- Clear and check contaminated equipment and clinical waste in line with local and Trust policies and national guidelines.
- Handle COSHH substances in line with current theatre policy.
- Keep changing rooms and coffee rooms clean and tidy, dispose of rubbish, recycling and linen bags appropriately.
- Theatre Receptionist duties; sending for patients, answering phone calls, liaising with different theatres, contacting surgeons and other departments (wards, x-ray, plaster room etc.) in an appropriate manner.
- Identify, report and document hazards in accordance with local policies.
- Putting trays and instruments away appropriately
- Mentor new HCSWs and assist with induction of new staff.
- Contribute to the out of hours service as per local arrangement.
- Keeping up to date with all mandatory training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pass (Grade C or level 2) at GCSE level English and Maths.
Desirable
- NVQ2 Customer Care or Equivalent
- Previous experience with dealing with the public
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Good customer care skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to forge effective working relationships with both patients and their relatives and colleagues
Desirable
- Knowledge of a safe theatre working environment, including Health & Safety, Infection Prevention, Consent and Manual Handling
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health or care setting
- Previous experience in theatre setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pass (Grade C or level 2) at GCSE level English and Maths.
Desirable
- NVQ2 Customer Care or Equivalent
- Previous experience with dealing with the public
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Good customer care skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to forge effective working relationships with both patients and their relatives and colleagues
Desirable
- Knowledge of a safe theatre working environment, including Health & Safety, Infection Prevention, Consent and Manual Handling
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health or care setting
- Previous experience in theatre setting
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).
