Healthcare support worker – clinical care - Theatres

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme and annual le

Free Park & Ride service direct to NNU

On-site nursery

Discounted gym memberships

Career development support

Salary Sacrifice schemes including LEA

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

Staff bank flexibility

Job summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich is seeking healthcare assistants to join the Main Theatres Department, supporting 19 operating theatres including obstetric, vascular, paediatric, ENT and multi-specialty theatres.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide high-quality patient care, and receive full training with opportunities for professional growth within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Previous Healthcare Assistant experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full support and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Move patients between wards, Theatres and Recovery departments.
• Assist in the care of the surgical patient during the peri-operative period by supporting the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist the Theatre personnel in providing a safe, high-quality environment for surgical procedures.
• Prepare and set up theatre prior to theatre list and assist with transfers.

Skills

Patient handling

Theatre support

Basic patient care

Peri-operative care

Documentation

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Benefits and Perks:

• Flexible working hours


• 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


• Support in career development


• Flexible staff bank


• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bonnie Atkins Job title: Clinical Leader Email address: [e-mail] 01603 286286 x7232