Job summary
- Main area
- Theatre
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 249-6663581
- Employer
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Swindon
- Salary
- £23,615 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Health Care Support Worker (Theatre)
NHS AfC: Band 2
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Job overview
The Assistant Healthcare Support Worker (Theatre) is a valued member of the Perioperative Team supporting and promoting high quality, patient centred, compassionate care in the perioperative setting.
You will carry out a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of the Perioperative Team in accordance with the Trust Values and the competencies outlined for the role.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs, Training will be provided to ensure you have the required skills and skill set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification as well as completion of your competencies.
Main duties of the job
1. Support the Perioperative Team to implement agreed care plans in accordance with instruction and training received. This includes but is not limited to:
o Ensure the safe transfer of patients to and from the perioperative area
o Assist in the safe moving / positioning of patients, ensuring privacy, dignity and comfort is preserved
o Assist the perioperative team in preparing, promoting, and maintaining the clinical area ensuring it is appropriately resourced to enable the safe and timely delivery of patient care, such as preparing patient trolleys/beds ensuring appropriate clinical equipment is available and in working order.
o Relay messages to other members of the multidisciplinary team to support the safe delivery of care
o To assistant in the transfer of specimens to Pathology, ensuring documentation is completed correctly.
o Moving and handling of equipment as required to support the delivery of care.
o Checking and changing of gas cylinders in accordance with standard operating procedures.
o Management of clinical / non-clinical waste and contaminated instruments sets in accordance with policies.
Working for our organisation
There are 15 main operating theatres at the Great Western Hospital specialising in a range of inpatient and day surgery procedures.
You would participate in the delivery of high quality care to patients throughout their operative experience, ensuring at all times that utmost regard is given to patient dignity, safety, values, individuality , religion and confidentiality.
GWH is conveniently located just a mile off the M4 (Junction 15), and there is a bus service from the town centre and the station (every 15 minutes). Swindon is the perfect base to explore the Cotswolds, Bristol, Bath and Reading. London is easily accessible by train, bus or car.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Service - We will put our patients first
Teamwork - We will work together
Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect - We will act with integrity
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
2. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
3. Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
4. Ensure theatre systems are utilised and updated to support the delivery of care in the perioperative setting
5. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
6. Assist in monitoring and maintaining stocks of material and equipment at appropriate levels within the theatre, as delegated by registered practitioners.
7. Work effectively as part of a team.
8. Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role.
9. Act, at all times, in a manner which demonstrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
10. Embrace the Trust values and work in an inclusive way.
11. Act within limits of competence, ensuring actions support care, protection, and wellbeing.
12. Responsible for maintaining own skills, knowledge, and competence for the role.
13. Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy.
14. Participate in team discussions / meetings as an integral member of the team.
15. You are accountable for your work and for reviewing the effectiveness of care provided. Adapting, or escalating as required.
16. To support or guide other members of the perioperative team.
17. Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and other visitors to the department.
18. Comply with Trust policy regarding information governance and the care of patient property.
19. Ensure incidents, issues and complaints are reported, following the appropriate Trust / Departmental policies and utilising the appropriate reporting systems / escalations.
Responsibilities for People or Training
20. Undertake the Trust’s corporate and local induction and maintain your learning and compliance with training requirements for your
21. Complete mandatory training. This will vary depending on area of work.
22. Attend In-service Training
23. Successful completion of the Care Certificate if applicable
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.
Desirable criteria
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support
- Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care
- Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
- GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
- Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Experience of time management and prioritising work.
Desirable criteria
- Experience or working in the Perioperative Environment
- Ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pravin Holkar
- Job title
- Theatre Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01793 607290
- Additional information
Informal visits are encouraged. If you are interested in this role, please contact Pravin.
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