Theatre Support Assistant

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated individual to promote and practice the highest standards of infection prevention, move and handle patients and goods safely, and assist with data collection for audit and research as delegated. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to dignity, respect, compassionate care, and teamwork, with good written and verbal communication.

Relevant health care experience and appropriate qualifications are essential, with room for

Qualifications

• Commitment to dignity and respect for all individuals.
• Engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in high-quality care.
• Experience in health care setting with people contact.
• Holds National Care Certificate or will complete within 12 weeks.
• Level 2 health care qualification; progression to Senior Theatre Support Assistant if required.
• Completed Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Promote and practice highest standards of infection prevention.
• Move and handle patients and goods safely per legislation.
• Assist with data collection for audit/research as delegated by the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Compassionate care

Computer skills

Education

National Care Certificate

Health Care Level 2

Health & Social Care Level 3

Functional Skills Maths 1

Functional Skills English 1

Care Certificate

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.
• Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.
• Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the job role.

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Essential criteria

• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within a health care environment.

Essential criteria

• Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
• Level 2 qualification in health care OR equivalent knowledge and skill
• Depending on the role requirements, on completion of the Care Certificate demonstrating evidence of clinical knowledge, skill and competence plus further experience/competence equivalent to a level 3 qualification, the worker will move to a Senior Theatre Support Assistant role at band 3 AfC.
• Completed Level 3 in Health & social care
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent.

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Shows transferable skills to care for patients

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Health Care setting

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.

Essential criteria

• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Practitioner

Essential criteria

• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care. Friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude

Desirable criteria

• Computer skills.

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

Additional Information

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.