Healthcare Support Worker - Clinical Care - Theatres

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS trust in Norwich is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to assist in theatres during surgical procedures. Candidates should ideally have an NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent experience. Strong communication skills and a caring attitude are essential for this role, contributing to a high-quality patient care environment.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

Flexible staff bank

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Desirable previous experience in nursing or care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Move patients between units and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with patient care during the peri-operative period.
• Prepare and set up theatres prior to procedures.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change

Teamwork

Effective role model demonstrating PRIDE values

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Education

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - Clinical Care - Theatres

An exciting opportunity has arisen for keen and reliable individuals to join our teams within the Main Theatres Department.

The department utilises 25 Theatres which include Emergency, Obstetric, Vascular, Paediatric and ENT as well as Plastic and 2 Ambulatory Procedure Rooms. A number of theatres are used for multi-specialty procedures including General, Thoracic and Gynaecology.

The Theatre Complex is committed to delivering outstanding care to our patients throughout their perioperative journey. Individuals need a good level of organisational skill and the ability to be dynamic with the ever changing workload.

We are looking for individuals who promote the Trust PRIDE values and demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach to patient care. HCA experience is desirable but not essential. As a department we value all of our team members and are committed in the promotion and development of all our staff.

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 the same Day Admissions Unit, 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.
• 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 at NNUH Colney Lane site
• 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 Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

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

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Able to work well in a team
• 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

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.