Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference? North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) is currently seeking a qualified Theatre Health Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with the necessary skills and experience to contribute to exceptional patient care.
About the Company
NCIC is a leading healthcare provider in North Cumbria, known for delivering outstanding community and acute services to the rural and remote areas it serves. As a center of excellence, NCIC upholds five guiding principles:
– Clinical Leadership
– Quality and Safety
– Positive Patient Experiences
– Supportive Workplace Culture
– Effective Financial Management
NCIC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities it serves.
Sustainability Commitment
Aligned with the North Cumbria region’s vision of becoming England’s greenest region by 2030, NCIC encourages all staff to engage in sustainability initiatives, helping to create a greener future for everyone.
Position: Theatre Care Assistant
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Whitehaven, UK
About the Role
Band 3 Health Care Assistant, Theatres. Up to 112.5 hours per week available, Full time and part time
Health Care Assistant, Theatres, West Cumberland Hospital (variable working pattern including weekends).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our clinical team within our operating theatre complex at the West Cumberland Hospital.
We currently have 8 theatres, covering a variety of specialties: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Vascular, Colorectal, Upper GI, Urology, ENT, Gynaecology, Breast and Obstetrics.
Main Duties
- To support the registered practitioners in the holistic care of patients having surgery under general, regional and spinal anaesthesia.
- To contribute to the perioperative team as a circulating member of the scrub team to ensure safety of the patient during their operative period, by participating in the provision of sterile equipment, swab, needle and instruments counts, and the five steps to safer surgery.
- Respond to the care needs of the patient with patience and empathy that promotes privacy and dignity.
- Communicate with a wide range of patients (adults and children) undergoing general, local and spinal anaesthesia and provide explanation of ongoing care and support as needed
- Manages barriers to communication with patients within the perioperative setting using good interpersonal skills
- Assist in appropriate perioperative care of the patient.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care given, completing the patient care plan, operation register, specimen book, stent regsiter and computerised theatre system, ensuring accurate data input.
- Complete the relevant sections of documentation accurately, including forms for histology, microbiology, breast screening, specimen registers, NJR forms and the tracking of prostheses.
- Undertake departmental reception duties – liaising with the bed manager, Operational service managers, consultant surgeon, consultant anaesthetists and theatre team leads
Qualifications
Qualifications (Essential)
- National Care Certificate or commitment to complete as part of induction process
Desirable
- NVQ3 in theatre care or equivalent.
- NVQ 2 in care or equivalent
Experience (Essential)
- Work in a caring environment.
Desirable
- Recent work in a theatre environment.
Knowledge (Essential)
- Awareness of the requirements of the post.
- Demonstration of continued learning
Desirable
- Nursing and midwifery policies and procedures.
Skills and Aptitudes (Essential)
- Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Other Requirements (Essential)
- Flexibility over working hours
- Able to participate in on call and weekend duties
- Willing to develop by expansion of the role
Benefits
- A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
- 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working Scheme
- Excellent opportunities for development
- Competitive NHS Pension scheme
- Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
NOTE: No sponsorship for this role
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
November 18, 2024