Healthcare support worker – clinical care - Theatres

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast Track Physiotherapy

Park & Ride

On-site Nursery

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking Healthcare Support Workers to join its Main Theatres Department, supporting 19 operating theatres and a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

You will assist with peri-operative patient care, theatre setup, and safe patient transfer while upholding the Trust's PRIDE values. Full induction and ongoing training are provided within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities essential.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in patient care.
• Experience in healthcare settings valued but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Move patients between wards, theatres and recovery.
• Support peri-operative patient care with multidisciplinary team.
• Assist theatre personnel by preparing equipment and maintaining stock levels.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and timely per Trust policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Equality & Inclusion

Education

NVQ Level 3 / equivalent in Care

Job description

Healthcare support worker – clinical care - Theatres

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our Main Theatres Department.

Our department supports 19 operating theatres, including:

• Emergency Theatres
• Obstetric Theatres
• Vascular Theatres
• Paediatric Theatres
• ENT Theatres
• Multi-specialty Theatres

If you are looking for a new challenge and have an interest in providing high-quality patient care within the operating theatre environment, this could be the role for you.

We are seeking individuals who embody the Trust's PRIDE values and demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient-centred approach. Previous Healthcare Assistant experience is desirable but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.

As a department, we value every member of our team and are committed to supporting professional growth, learning, and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding care to our patients.You will be expected to attend and complete a Trust induction program.

Main duties of the job

Key Aspects of the Role include but are not exclusive to:

Moving patients between wards, Theatres and Recovery departments

Assisting in the care of the surgical patient during the peri-operative period by supporting the multidisciplinary team.

Supporting the Theatre personnel in providing a safe, high quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures by:

• Assisting The Clinical Practitioners with procedures
• Providing basic patient care.
• Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels
• Providing a safe environment ensuring the highest quality of patient care is provided
• Prepare and set up theatre prior to theatre list.
• General circulating duties as instructed/requested from qualified members of theatre team.
• Assist the safe transit of the patient to and from the ward and between areas within day theatres, before and after surgery, and to ensure safety of any equipment that is attached to the patient.
• Provide a knowledgeable and safe assistance with the transfer of the anaesthetised patient from the patient's trolley to the operating table using the hospital policy for manual handling of patients.
• Assist with the positioning of the patient for a surgical procedure.
• Undertake pressure area care using pressure relieving practices and devices as advised by registered staff.
• Ensure all documentation is recorded accurately, legibly signed and dated in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and countersigned by registered staff as appropriate.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrates awareness of own professional responsibilities and upholds the PRIDE values consistently.
• Practices in accordance with the code of conduct for healthcare support workers clearly articulates the purpose of the code.
• Adherence to the uniform trust policy
• To act as a role model to others; always projecting a professional image.
• Understands what is meant by duty of care and the boundaries of the HCSW Clinical care role.
• Adherence to NNUH policies consistently.
• To participate in tasks and carry out instructions of registered professionals relevant to area to support patient care e.g. collect blood for transfusion or purpose relevant to area, preparation of equipment for theatres, collecting medication from pharmacy or equipment from other clinical areas.
• To participate in audit as required.
• To develop self-awareness, building resilience, relationship building, self-care and adaptability.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• City and Guilds NVQ Level 3/ T levels/ A levels in Care/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent experience

Experience

• Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role which can be demonstrated against the requirements of the role.

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Able to work well in a team

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.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum, pro rata