Theatre Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join their operating theatres team. This role involves providing compassionate care for patients, assisting with preparations, and working closely with Registered Practitioners. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Training and support will be provided, making this a fantastic opportunity for those interested in a healthcare career.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training

Opportunity to complete nationally recognized Care Certificate

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as Healthcare Assistant in an acute hospital environment is desirable.
• Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or equivalent competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality fundamental care to patients under guidance.
• Maintain patients' privacy and dignity at all times.
• Alert Registered Practitioner to any patient concerns.

Skills

Good communication skills

Caring nature

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ / QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport

Job description

We have vacancies in our Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theatres and also General & Emergency Theatres.

This is an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to join our operating theatres team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The role involves circulating with the theatre scrub team to provide required equipment in a sterile environment.

We strive to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families with safety at the forefront of our practice.

A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in a career in operating theatres and would like to gain experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Theatres and General & Emergency Theatres specialties.

You will be required to work on a rota basis, inclusive of Monday - Friday, weekends, nights and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

As a Theatre Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with the Registered Practitioners delivering high standard perioperative care to patients, assisting with preparing theatre, checking equipment and escorting patient to theatres.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post.

If you would like to be part of our team and help us deliver the best care to patients, we want to hear from you!

As part of the induction process, all new Healthcare Assistants will be supported to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate (attached document refers) developed by Health Education England, Skills for Health and Skills for Care (2015).

This fantastic opportunity will allow you to gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge you develop within the first 12 weeks of employment within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

Acting always in the patients best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times.

Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence
• NVQ / QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Experience

• Experience as Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

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.