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Health Care Assistant - Theatres, East Grinstead
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23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary Are you an enthusiastic, caring person with good teamwork abilities? Healthcare Assistants play an important role and are an intrinsic part of the theatre team. On a daily basis you will be helping our patients maintain their comfort, privacy and dignity. The role requires empathy, good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team to provide a safe, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. This position will be in the Operating Theatre. As a specialist hospital we offer the following surgery: Major head and neck reconstruction Orthognathic Plastic, including reconstruction Hands Ophthalmic, including corneal grafts Burns Upper and lower limb trauma About us Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Job responsibilities The post holder will be required to work as part of a skilled theatre team to support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service. Work as part of a team under supervision to provide a safe, effective environment of care for patients, relatives and their carers. Under direction of a registered practitioner, to support a comprehensive level of care is given, maintaining high standards and continuity of care to patients. Support the registered practitioners in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. Under the direction of a registered practitioner, undertake a range of delegated clinical peri-operative duties including record keeping, patient observations and specimen handling. Assist the theatre practitioners in the checking of sterilised equipment, ensuring related paperwork is in order and completed correctly. Communicate with peri-operative team, patients and their carers in a professional and compassionate manner. To escalate any concerns about a patient to the relevant practitioner immediately. Assist patients when necessary whilst ensuring the dignity of the patient is maintained at all times, undressing, chaperoning, emotional and physical support overcoming barriers to communication as necessary. Acting as a positive role model for peers, supporting other HCAs as required. Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues. Careful moving and handling of equipment, wheelchairs and trolleys. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good standard of secondary education or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience. Desirable NVQ. Experience Essential Experience of team working. Desirable Experience of caring for and supporting patients in a perioperative environment. Knowledge Essential Understanding of health care. Desirable Awareness of patient confidentiality and safeguarding.
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Client:
Location:
Job Category:
- EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
9f2f83347768 Job Views:
6 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary Are you an enthusiastic, caring person with good teamwork abilities? Healthcare Assistants play an important role and are an intrinsic part of the theatre team. On a daily basis you will be helping our patients maintain their comfort, privacy and dignity. The role requires empathy, good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team to provide a safe, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. This position will be in the Operating Theatre. As a specialist hospital we offer the following surgery: Major head and neck reconstruction Orthognathic Plastic, including reconstruction Hands Ophthalmic, including corneal grafts Burns Upper and lower limb trauma About us Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Job responsibilities The post holder will be required to work as part of a skilled theatre team to support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service. Work as part of a team under supervision to provide a safe, effective environment of care for patients, relatives and their carers. Under direction of a registered practitioner, to support a comprehensive level of care is given, maintaining high standards and continuity of care to patients. Support the registered practitioners in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. Under the direction of a registered practitioner, undertake a range of delegated clinical peri-operative duties including record keeping, patient observations and specimen handling. Assist the theatre practitioners in the checking of sterilised equipment, ensuring related paperwork is in order and completed correctly. Communicate with peri-operative team, patients and their carers in a professional and compassionate manner. To escalate any concerns about a patient to the relevant practitioner immediately. Assist patients when necessary whilst ensuring the dignity of the patient is maintained at all times, undressing, chaperoning, emotional and physical support overcoming barriers to communication as necessary. Acting as a positive role model for peers, supporting other HCAs as required. Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues. Careful moving and handling of equipment, wheelchairs and trolleys. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good standard of secondary education or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through practical experience. Desirable NVQ. Experience Essential Experience of team working. Desirable Experience of caring for and supporting patients in a perioperative environment. Knowledge Essential Understanding of health care. Desirable Awareness of patient confidentiality and safeguarding.
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