Healthcare support worker – clinical care - Urology and Gynae

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare institution is seeking a Healthcare support worker specializing in Urology and Gynae. This role involves moving patients, assisting with surgical procedures, and ensuring safe patient transit. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in patient care and reliable work ethic. The position offers flexible working hours, excellent pension schemes, and opportunities for career development. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Clinical Leader for more information.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Interest in patient care within the Operating Theatre.
• Reliable and keen individuals are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Moving patients between wards, Theatres and Recovery departments.
• Providing basic patient care and support during the peri-operative period.
• Assisting Clinical Practitioners with procedures.

Job description

Healthcare support worker – clinical care - Urology and Gynae

An exciting opportunity has arisen for keen and reliable individuals to join our teams within the Theatre Complex, specifically for Urology and Gynae specialty. If you are looking for a new challenge and have an interest in patient care within the Operating Theatre, then this is the job for you. Please contact us for an informal visit or to find out further information.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Preparing and setting up theatre prior to theatre list.
• General circulating duties as instructed/requested from qualified members of theatre team.
• Assisting 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.
• Providing 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.
• Assisting with the positioning of the patient for a surgical procedure.
• Undertaking pressure area care using pressure relieving practices and devices as advised by registered staff.
• Ensuring all documentation is recorded accurately, legibly signed and dated in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and countersigned by registered staff as appropriate.

Benefits

• 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 Tunmore Job title: Clinical Leader Email address: [e-mail] 01603 286286 x7232