Job summary
Independent Health Group (IHG) has an opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our friendly surgical team in Leicester.
This is a part time role of 30 hours and is based at Syson Health Centre, Melton Road, Leicester
In addition to a competitive salary, IHG also offers a generous pension contribution of 6% of your earnings. We offer 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday (if it falls on one of your working days), bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to a further 2 weeks of annual leave. You will also be entitled to a Blue Light Card
Main duties of the job
The Heath Care Assistant (HCA) role is to provide support to the Theatre Team by undertaking circulating duties in the operating theatre and supporting the patient during the perioperative phase, while delivering a high standard of individualised patient care under the supervision of the registered team members. You will communicate effectively, in an empathic way, with patients and their relatives/carers at a particularly vulnerable part of the care episode. The HCA will also assist in outpatient clinics.
If you would like more information, or an informal discussion about this role please email Ciaran O'Neill at inhg.ihgrecruitment@nhs.net. If you would like to apply via CV, please send it, along with a covering email to the same E-Mail.
About us
Established in 2004, Independent Health Group (IHG)
has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care closer to
home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the
community, we have spent the past 20 years building a reputation for
excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to
patient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating, a testament
to the quality and commitment of our teams.
At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital
settings, ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and
convenience. Our services are designed around short waiting times, specific
appointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity, creating a seamless
and supportive experience for every patient.
Our teams work in a supportive, flexible environment,
where patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. We operate Monday
to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts, allowing for a healthy
work-life balance. We strive to accommodate
flexible working arrangements that support our staffs professional and
personal needs.
At IHG, we are committed to innovation in healthcare
delivery, providing an opportunity for professionals to develop their
skills, contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make a
real impact on patient care. If you're passionate about delivering
outstanding healthcare, we
would love to welcome you to our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks and Responsibilities:
- To ensure effective communication with patients, colleagues and across the multi-disciplinary team.
- To undertake theatre competencies and utilise acquired theatre support skills to carry out the role of circulating personnel.
- To work within limits of competency and level of training.
- To perform routine circulating personnel tasks for a Cataract, Hernia, Podiatry, Vasectomy and Hand surgery.
- To anticipate the needs of the scrubbed practitioner, including opening sterile packaging (instrumentation, peel packs, fluid dispensing units), checking and maintaining the integrity of the product. Ensure verbal confirmation of sterility is given to the scrubbed practitioner.
- Basic keyboard skills and ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne
- Assist in the safe positioning and transfer of patients as necessary.
- To have knowledge of and adhere to IHG Policies and Procedures.
- To participate in the safe use of medical equipment, ensuring that all equipment is checked before use, and in working order. This includes resuscitation equipment.
- To assist in the induction and ongoing support of new and junior staff.
- All members of the Theatre team are expected to support colleagues as required.
- To work according to practitioner in charge instructions and within IHG approved procedures
Working in accordance with IHGs values, policies and procedures, the HCA will provide high quality care to patients by:
- Supporting with setting up and packing away the clinical rooms at the start and finish of the day.
- Ensuring adherence to the five moments of hand hygiene and IP policy and procedure.
- Assisting the patient and attending to their physical comfort before, during and after their procedure.
- Performing and reporting clinical observations in theatres or clinic, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure and BMI (following completion of appropriate training). Observing and reporting changes in a patients condition to the Registered Practitioner or Clinician.
- Assisting in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
- Assisting with maintaining of stock levels, ensuring replacement stock is ordered.
- Taking responsibility for own development and learning
- Ensuring we deliver the best care possible by always looking for things we can improve on and reporting any adverse incidents. Or safeguarding concerns.
- Assisting the clinician and the patient in the Outpatient clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks and Responsibilities:
- To ensure effective communication with patients, colleagues and across the multi-disciplinary team.
- To undertake theatre competencies and utilise acquired theatre support skills to carry out the role of circulating personnel.
- To work within limits of competency and level of training.
- To perform routine circulating personnel tasks for a Cataract, Hernia, Podiatry, Vasectomy and Hand surgery.
- To anticipate the needs of the scrubbed practitioner, including opening sterile packaging (instrumentation, peel packs, fluid dispensing units), checking and maintaining the integrity of the product. Ensure verbal confirmation of sterility is given to the scrubbed practitioner.
- Basic keyboard skills and ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne
- Assist in the safe positioning and transfer of patients as necessary.
- To have knowledge of and adhere to IHG Policies and Procedures.
- To participate in the safe use of medical equipment, ensuring that all equipment is checked before use, and in working order. This includes resuscitation equipment.
- To assist in the induction and ongoing support of new and junior staff.
- All members of the Theatre team are expected to support colleagues as required.
- To work according to practitioner in charge instructions and within IHG approved procedures
Working in accordance with IHGs values, policies and procedures, the HCA will provide high quality care to patients by:
- Supporting with setting up and packing away the clinical rooms at the start and finish of the day.
- Ensuring adherence to the five moments of hand hygiene and IP policy and procedure.
- Assisting the patient and attending to their physical comfort before, during and after their procedure.
- Performing and reporting clinical observations in theatres or clinic, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure and BMI (following completion of appropriate training). Observing and reporting changes in a patients condition to the Registered Practitioner or Clinician.
- Assisting in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
- Assisting with maintaining of stock levels, ensuring replacement stock is ordered.
- Taking responsibility for own development and learning
- Ensuring we deliver the best care possible by always looking for things we can improve on and reporting any adverse incidents. Or safeguarding concerns.
- Assisting the clinician and the patient in the Outpatient clinics.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a health or care setting, working directly with patients or service users.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a perioperative setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Broad general education to evidence written and verbal communication skills Committed to continuous personal development. Willing to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care / Care Certificate, or willing to train to this level.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understands the factors that influence good clinical care. Able to communicate with patients, answer questions and put them at ease. A good team worker, but also able to work independently. Able to maintain accurate patient records. Basic computer skills, including clinical systems e.g., System One.
Personal Competencies
Essential
- Friendly, supportive and works collaboratively. Committed to patient centred care Takes responsibility for own actions and the care we deliver. Demonstrate a good work ethic that includes punctuality, integrity, respect of others and a commitment to professional practice. Recognises own level of competence and limitations. Able to identify own learning needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a health or care setting, working directly with patients or service users.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a perioperative setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Broad general education to evidence written and verbal communication skills Committed to continuous personal development. Willing to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care / Care Certificate, or willing to train to this level.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understands the factors that influence good clinical care. Able to communicate with patients, answer questions and put them at ease. A good team worker, but also able to work independently. Able to maintain accurate patient records. Basic computer skills, including clinical systems e.g., System One.
Personal Competencies
Essential
- Friendly, supportive and works collaboratively. Committed to patient centred care Takes responsibility for own actions and the care we deliver. Demonstrate a good work ethic that includes punctuality, integrity, respect of others and a commitment to professional practice. Recognises own level of competence and limitations. Able to identify own learning needs.
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.
