Care Support Worker – Theatres

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Full time
Location: Colchester
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Job offered by: NHS
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Main duties of the job

Monitoring patient's conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight. Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing. Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected. About us

We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and westrongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. Job responsibilities

Job Title:

Care Support Worker - Theatres Trust: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Shift Patterns:

Monday to Friday,07:45-17:45 About the Trust: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provides a full range of services across 2 main hospitals, 6 community hospitals and within the local community including maternity, cardiac and major accident and emergency (A&E) services. With vibrant towns, secluded coastal retreats, and only 90 minutes away from London, you can have the best of both worlds working for ESNEFT. Why might this job interestyou? This positionallows you to make a significant impact on patients' lives by providingessential support and compassionate care, all while having the freedom tochoose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables careassistants to balance your professional responsibilities with personalcommitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ability to contributeto patient care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding andaccommodating. What you can add: Provide a supportive role to all members of the theatre team in the delivery of patient care Prepare the theatre for the operating list Complete forms and electronic records as appropriate to each case, ensuring that these are accurate, legible and complete. Assist with gowning and gloving, opening of packs/instruments/sundries and pour lotions Assist in the safe transfer and positioning of patients between the anaesthetic room/theatre/recover Perform the duties of a circulating assistant. Clear and clean theatre and equipment between cases Maintain stock levels in theatres and carry out stores management Maintain stocks of linen/theatre clothing Perform some domestic/housekeeping duties Contribute to the implementation of competencies, policies and procedures of the unit Following orientation & training act as supervisor to learner support workers and as support to other inexperienced theatre staff Participate in the provision of a 24-hour emergency service for trauma The role will involve, but not be limited to youperforming the above. What you'll need: Experience:- Minimum of 6 months Acute HCSW UK (Private,NHS or Armed Forces) hospital/hospice experience within the last 2 years. OR Currently studying General/Adult Nursing(Student Nurse) and completed a minimum of 12 weeks clinical placements.* Qualifications:- Good level of Maths and English. NVQ in either Operating Department Support or General Healthcare or willing to work towards (NB the Trust has a training programme for HCAs/TSWs to achieve this) *Depending on the Trust, youmay require variable additional certification and skills. Thebenefits we can offer you in return: Putting People inPlaces to Care

be part of the NHSP community, byjoining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walksof life. Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card

NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts /placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is alwayshappy to help

- access our support line any time. Working options to suityour lifestyle

being on the bankgives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed termplacements. Training anddevelopment opportunities

via the Trust andNHSPs own academy. Explore differentwards,

keep your skills up to date whilstgaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSPCommunity

means youll get access to memberactivities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key dategiveaways, webinar series and much more. Who areNHS Professionals? NHSProfessionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, ourpurpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where youwant to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the teamand community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed termplacements. Apply

Today Byjoining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixedterm placements across any of our client Trusts in England. Person Specification

Experience

Minimum of 6 months Acute HCSW UK (Private, NHS or Armed Forces) hospital/hospice experience within the last 2 years Hospital based experience Care of the elderly Qualifications

Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements. Care Certificate from an NHS Organisation QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011 QCF Level 2 OR above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011 QCF Level 3 OR above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (For Paediatric & Maternity roles only) Degree /Diploma in Nursing and currently do not have an NMC Registration. NVQ 2 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. Colchester Hospital University Nhs Foundation Trust Colchester Hospital University Nhs Foundation Trust

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