NHS
Theatre Healthcare Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: C9159-24-0324?language=en&page=40&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Ability to partake in flexible working shifts patterns including nights, twilight's and on call
- Understands the job requires frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions/ body fluids/noxious fumes/ COSHH regulated substances
- Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
- NVQ 2/3 in care/care related subject
- Care Certificate
- Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation or service industry requiring people contact
- Experience of using digital systems to input information and able to explain the importance of why information needs to be recorded accurately
- Ability to develop and maintain communication both verbal and written
- Can demonstrate the ability to understand and follow a work related instruction
- Works well as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills
- Is able to relate well with patients/colleagues/the multi disciplinary team and wider Trust Staff
- Can demonstrate an understanding of what is required within the role of Theatre Health Care Assistant
- Can demonstrate where they have worked using their own initiative and able to follow direction by a Registered Healthcare Practition
- Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role
- Good Communicator
- Self Confidence
- Good Time Keeper
- Commitment to Role & Service Development
- Professional, Caring and Considerate and Respectful
- Ability to partake in flexible working shifts patterns including nights, twilight's and on call
- Understands the job requires frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions/ body fluids/noxious fumes/ COSHH regulated substances
- Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
- NVQ 2/3 in care/care related subject
- Care Certificate
- Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation or service industry requiring people contact
- Experience of using digital systems to input information and able to explain the importance of why information needs to be recorded accurately
- Ability to develop and maintain communication both verbal and written
- Can demonstrate the ability to understand and follow a work related instruction
- Works well as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills
- Is able to relate well with patients/colleagues/the multi disciplinary team and wider Trust Staff
- Can demonstrate an understanding of what is required within the role of Theatre Health Care Assistant
- Can demonstrate where they have worked using their own initiative and able to follow direction by a Registered Healthcare Practition
- Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role
- Good Communicator
- Self Confidence
- Good Time Keeper
- Commitment to Role & Service Development
- Professional, Caring and Considerate and Respectful
Job summary
We are looking for compassionate and caring Theatre Health Care Assistants to join our team, to maintain the delivery of safe, high quality, patient-focused care within our Theatre department at Liverpool Women's Hospital
Successful applicants with significant previous Theatre Health Care experience and proofof competence of the required skills for working in theatres, will commence as a Band 3.
Successful applicants with no previous theatre experience will commence as a Band 2 and will be supported to develop the knowledge and skills to work independently. Upon completion of competence achievement and able to participate in on call emergency work, will automatically progress to Band 3.
We are looking for forward thinking, highly motivated staff, who are able to demonstrate good time management skills, you will also need to possess good communication skills (verbal, written & electronic) and have the ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
This post is suitable for unregistered applicants who hold NVQ2 or higher in Healthcare / Perioperative Practice / care certificate or equivalent, applicants without the above will be willing to undertake and complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks.
The successful applicants will give direct care to patients attending the operating department, in a safe and welcoming environment under the supervision of professionally qualified staff.
Please note: This role does require you to work days, nights, evenings, weekends & on-call.
Main duties of the job
To perform as a safe competent clinical member of the theatre team and provide care for the peri-operative patient under the supervision of qualified staff.
To ensure the cleanliness of all the Operating Theatre areas and equipment at all times and to participate in all cleaning programmes, including before and following routine and emergency operating procedures.
To prepare the Operating Theatre prior to and following operative procedures ensuring correct equipment available and in working order and to notify the Registered Practitioner of any problems identified.
To assist the Scrubbed Practitioner in the preparation and replenishment of sterile trolleys using an aseptic technique.
To participate in swab, needle and instrument counts under the direction of the Scrubbed Practitioner and in accordance with the departmental procedure.
To participate and comply with all aspects of any Local Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (LocSSIPs) process and associated documentation completion during the provision of patient care.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Date posted
11 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
159-LWH-410-24
Job locations
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
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Skills & Knowledge
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Work Related Circumstances
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Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.