Job summary
We are looking for Theatre Support Assistants to join our team working across Theatres and Post Op Recovery in our brand new East Midlands Planned Care Centre.
The East Midlands Planned Care Centre will see a high volume of patient's per day. It will be a fast paced environment and will require a highly motivated, adaptable candidate. They will need to have a pro active approach to their daily tasks
Previous Theatre experience would be desirable with this role although not essential, a current care certificate OR equivalent areessential, and knowledge around the role and responsibilities would be beneficial. Training will be provided to ensure patient safety and knowledge of different specialties.
For applicants wishing to develop themselves, education and training courses are available; with no financial costs to applicants who meet the desired criteria. These courses enable you to develop your knowledge and skills, to perform more complicated tasks within theatres and allow you to progress in your career.
Evidence of a Care Certificate OR equivalent experience is essential for this role.
Specify within your Personal Statement if you have discussed the role with the Matron already.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environments performing duties within theatres/recovery, assisting with patient care.
The Senior Theatre Support Worker is a technical role that assumes a number of responsibilities such as, but not limited to: ensuring theatres and equipment/devices/sets are clean and ready for patient surgeries, assisting with safe and correct placement of patients pre/post-surgery, circulating within theatres during surgery and also responsibility for providing personal and clinical care where necessary.
Inputting data into electronic care plans including recording of implant details for traceability, carrying out surgical swab counts with the scrub nurse. Undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by registered practitioners.
Successful candidates will be delivering all aspects of peri-operative care. Candidate will be multi-skilled and rotate between specialties and areas within the department. Applicants must be committed to delivering high quality patient care, focusing on safety & patient experience, whilst recognising own limitations, and working within the scope of their role at all times.
Theatres
Theatres work long days, Monday-Saturday and specialties include General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Ophthamology & ENT.
Surgical Day case Unit
There will be a variety of shift patterns available offering multiple options of working.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: - we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.
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Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.
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Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.
-
Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.
-
Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.
Person Specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
- Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of theatre processes
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Holds National Care Certificate Level 3 Qualification in clinical healthcare
- Holds functional skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
- Has worked as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Shows transferable skills to care for patients
Desirable
- Experience in Health Care setting
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/colleagues/ multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust Staff
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative, following direction from a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Computer Skills
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
Person Specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
- Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
- Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Knowledge of theatre processes
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Holds National Care Certificate Level 3 Qualification in clinical healthcare
- Holds functional skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
- Has worked as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Shows transferable skills to care for patients
Desirable
- Experience in Health Care setting
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/colleagues/ multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust Staff
Analytical and Judgment Skills
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative, following direction from a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
Skills
Essential
- Computer Skills
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
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).
