Healthcare support worker - clinical care - Urology and Gynae

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in the UK is seeking dedicated individuals to support patient care within the Theatre Complex, specifically in Urology and Gynae. This role involves assisting the surgical team during procedures, moving patients, and ensuring safety. Candidates should demonstrate compassion and teamwork skills. The position offers flexible working hours and various benefits, including discounted gym memberships and a strong support system for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free Park & Ride service

Qualifications

• HCA experience is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Moving patients between wards, theatres, and recovery departments.
• Supporting the multidisciplinary team with patient care during the peri-operative period.
• Preparing and setting up the theatre prior to procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Manual handling

Job description

Overview

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 1.1 Patient Care within the Operating Theatre, then this is the job for you. 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 staff development. You will be expected to attend and complete a Trust induction program.

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
• Supporting the theatre personnel in providing a safe, high‑quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures
• 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 or requested from qualified members of the 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 ensuring safety of any equipment 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 where 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

• 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