Care Assistant - Theatre

Job summary

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If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Theatre operates then we have just the role for you.

We are looking for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join our busy Theatre team in our Shepton Mallet Hospital.

You will be a vital member of the Theatre team, you provide support to the qualified staff, ensuring a safe and effective clinical service is provided to all users across the Theatre.

You will provide a patient focused service within the unit, expanding the role appropriately under supervision and guidance of a trained nurse

This will include ensuring documentation is kept up to date, liaising with other providers and the wider team at the hospital. You will also take responsibility for booking pre-assessment appointments.

Main duties of the job

• Support the registered nurse and operating department practitioner in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received.

• Promoting safe patient care and to be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

• Helping promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient.

• Contributing to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with theatre colleagues and all members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Participating in regular theatre meetings and attend other unit meetings.

• Providing support and assistance to qualified staff.

• Being responsible for cleaning/washing theatre & equipment between and after cases.

• Assisting with transportation of patient to and from the ward.

• Monitoring and maintaining stocks of material and equipment at appropriate levels within the theatres, as delegated by qualified theatre practitioners.

• Taking part in monthly stock counts.

• Liaising with representatives from suppliers regarding stock of implants.

• Utilising and complete relevant documentation correctly.

• To actively participate as a member of the theatre team, communicating with patients and colleagues, working at all times with others to achieve the organisations goals.

• Assisting the team in achieving the optimal outcome for patient care.

About us

The role involves direct contact with patients and their families on a physical and psychological level and therefore you need to be empathetic, friendly and have with good interpersonal skills as well as;

• Experience in a Theatre environment
• The ability to promote safe patient care
• Are willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance the delivery of our clinical service
• The ability to recognise and give priority to the needs of patients while maintaining respect, dignity and having an individualised approach to patient services                                                                                                          

What you can expect in return

• Monday to Friday with the occasional Saturday shift.
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Varied career Development opportunities

If you have any questions, contact Dale.Leer@practiceplusgroup.com or call 07971030100