Find More Than 10K+
United Kingdom Jobs

Job description

We have full-time / part time vacancies positions available at St Richards Main Theatres. The role will include on calls and weekends.

You will be given a local theatre induction, a trust induction and access to a bespoke training program aimed at supporting your development within your first year. Continuing education and professional development are strongly encouraged and opportunities will be made available for the successful applicant as we work closely with our Higher Education partners at Universities in Brighton (Brighton University) and Guildford (University of Surrey).

Our Nationally recognised Patient First Improvement system ensures that all members of our staff are actively encouraged to contribute to making improvements in their areas of work

Right, that’s enough about us… let’s focus on you.

• Are you an experienced healthcare assistant looking for a new challenge?
• Have you got a level 3 in Health and social care?
• If you don’t have the necessary experience/qualification we are happy to consider you with learning support.
• Have you ever thought about working in theatres or day surgery?
• Are you excited about the prospect of developing your career within an outstanding trust?

If the answer is “Yes”……………we are the right fit for you!

To assist with the provision of healthcare services within the Trust. To assist with the most effective use of resources and manpower.

To participate in the planning and developing of the future service in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures.

To support patients and colleagues within the peri-operative setting to deliver a high standard of evidence based patient care

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation,with hardworking,talented and dedicated individuals,who work together towards a common goal,to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Professional

• To actively take part in meeting the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the department
• To be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team under the direction and supervision of a qualified nurse and to be continually aware of the need for confidentiality
• Where appropriate, to continue to develop own capabilities in delivering a high standard of care
• To participate in ensuring effective use of resources and reduction of wastage within the departmental areas.
• The post holder will have direct contact with patients in their capacity as HCA within the out patient setting, under the direction and supervision of qualified practitioner
• There may be an occasional requirement for administrative functions within this role e.g. data input, maintaining health records; theatre workflow systems

Clinical

Under the supervision of the qualified practitioner, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety

To restock departmental areas as required reporting and shortages to the Theatre Coordinator

To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection

To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business.

To participate in quality assuranceprogrammes as required.

To participate in the promotion of a positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times.

To be aware of and contribute to Clinical Governance arrangements/issues for area of work.

Communication

To work in a team with qualified nurses, medical, healthcare professionals and other support staff.

To report all incidents/accidents involving patients and staff to the qualified practitioner and to assist in any enquiries.

To answer telephone enquiries pleasantly, in accordance with the Trust’s telephone answering technique and take the appropriate action.

Please see job description & person specs for full details.