Operating Theatre HCA — Path to Band 3

Transformation Unit; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford is recruiting a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join the Broomfield Theatres team. The post starts at Band 2 with progression to Band 3 on completion of HCA Band 3 competencies and the health care certificate.

The role is full time (37.5 hours a week) includes night, weekend, and bank holiday work, with an on-call commitment. Successful candidates will work in a busy operating theatre environment, with opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Good level of general education e.g. GCSEs or equivalent.
• NVQ in healthcare.
• Experience working in healthcare setting.
• Experience working in an operating department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing up rooms/theatres and equipment with reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Under guidance from qualified staff, sensitive and appropriate clinical care is delivered to meet individuals’ needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs
• Ensure information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy, and sensitivity, always maintaining patient confidentiality
• Ensure effective communication is maintained within care team and between other care teams, patients, relatives, and visitors.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Experience in operating theatre

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

NVQ in healthcare

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford is recruiting a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join the Broomfield Theatres team. The post starts at Band 2 with progression to Band 3 on completion of HCA Band 3 competencies and the health care certificate.

The role is full time (37.5 hours a week) includes night, weekend, and bank holiday work, with an on-call commitment. Successful candidates will work in a busy operating theatre environment, with opportunities for career development