Healthcare Assistant - Theatres Hampstead, England
Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals
Full Time
Hampstead, England
20669 - 21318 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Main duties of the job
- As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients’ individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
- Perform a full range of manual and clerical duties.
- Supports registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
- To practice in accordance with Trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
Working for our organisation
To help within the Operating Department as circulatory staff and contribute to the delivery of patient care under direction and supervision of registered nurse.
The post holder will be responsible of stock of theatre consumables, stock rotation and checks expiry dates
The post holder will participate in the pre-operative and post-operative cleanliness, transfer of patients, equipment, supplies to and from theatres
The post holder will be responsible to undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
The post holder will be responsible for transportation of surgical instruments to and from theatre areas.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
- To assist the staff in the delivery of direct patient care.
- To assist the nursing staff in maintaining patients well-being and dignity in a safe environment and in maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy.
- To understand and adhere to all relevant trust policies and procedures.
- To be polite and professional at all times.
- Recognise the importance of working within the team and supporting colleagues.
- To be courteous and professional at all times when dealing with patients, relatives, colleagues, when answering the telephone and when dealing with members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Report any concerns regarding patient’s well-being or safety to the nurse in charge.
- It is the responsibility of any member of staff who becomes aware of either a clinical or non-clinical incident to escalate immediately to the registered nurse.
- To understand the principles of the Friends and Family Test/Expedia patient feedback and how it is used to improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.
- Assist nursing staff with ward preparation for admission and to ensure the bay areas are appropriately cleaned on patient discharge or transfer.
- Assist in orientating patients and visitors to the ward environment.
- Deliver and collect items from other departments as necessary.
- Help to keep all areas of the ward environment clean and tidy.
- Ensure compliance with all aspects of Infection Control, Isolation and Food Hygiene policies.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
- New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of team work
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of customer care
- Interest or experience within a carer role/setting
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
- Good organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
- Can explain the principles of infection control
- Willing to develop own knowledge and practice
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Demonstrates self-motivation and common sense
- Diplomatic and calm
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.- AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
- By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
- If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Please Note: We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold.
- If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
- If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
- The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
- The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
- By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
- Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.
