Healthcare Assistant - Theatre

Practice Plus Group; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join their vibrant team in Shepton Mallet. This role is crucial in providing exceptional patient care and supporting qualified staff in a busy theatre environment. You will engage directly with patients and their families, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and professionalism. The position offers flexible shifts and a variety of career development opportunities, making it an ideal choice for those looking to grow in the healthcare field. Join a team where your contributions will make a real difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible shifts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Theatre environment is essential.
• Ability to promote safe patient care and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses in patient care and maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with cleaning and monitoring theatre equipment and supplies.
• Participate actively in theatre team meetings and patient care.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

Theatre Experience

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Job description

About The Role
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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, providing 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.
Working 37.5 hours a week between Monday and Sunday

What you'll be doing:

• 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 being 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 attending other unit meetings.
• Providing support and assistance to qualified staff.
• Being responsible for cleaning/washing theatre & equipment between and after cases.
• Assisting with the transportation of patients 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 completing relevant documentation correctly.
• Actively participating as a member of the theatre team, communicating with patients and colleagues, working at all times with others to achieve the organisation's goals.
• Assisting the team in achieving the optimal outcome for patient care.

What we'll look for in you:

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 good interpersonal skills as well as:

• Experience in a Theatre environment.
• The ability to promote safe patient care.
• A willingness 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:

• 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 Apply or call Apply.
Applicant must have the right to work in the UK.