Health Care Assistant Job overview
Singleton Hospital Theatre Department are currently looking to recruit a Senior Theatre health care assistant band 3 who has completed the Peri-operative QCF Level 3.
They are looking for hard-working, caring and motivated Health Care Assistant to join us in this role. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and autonomously, must be a good communicator and have a flexible and pro-active approach to providing the best care for our patients.
The Senior Health care Assistant (Theatre Assistant) plays an essential role in the smooth running of Theatres providing assistance to registered staff in the delivery of a high standard of care.
If you have previous experience working within a theatre setting and have completed the peri-operative QCF level 3, we are very keen to hear from you.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a flexible approach and adaptability. As when service demands, staff are required to work across all three hospital sites, within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
PLEASE NOTE: It is important to utilise the supporting information box at the bottom of the application form process. Use this space to tell us about your skills, why you want this role, your values and why you would be a good fit. We often receive a large number of applicants, so the supporting information is the best way for you to stand out!
Health Care Assistant Main duties
The Senior Health care Assistant (Level 3) has a greater degree of autonomy than the Healthcare Assistant and undertakes a broader range of health and care in accordance with policy and procedures. The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered practitioner/assistant practitioner.
The Senior Health care Assistant (Level 3) will assist the Registered Practitioner/ Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. Under direction of the Registered Practitioner/ Assistant Practitioner, supports appropriate individualised, clinical/risk assessments providing accurate feedback as necessary.
Deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Practitioner.
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/ Assistant Practitioner.
Support effective theatre efficiency and flow; collect patients and escort them to theatre, checking all relevant documentation and informing registered staff where there are any deviations.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services – we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values – Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city – look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualification and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework – QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3) in Perioperative Support /Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Perioperative Support/ or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of how to perform the non-scrubbed circulating role for perioperative procedures
- Knowledge of intraoperative patient positioning and repositioning
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the theatre team
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Understanding of the Health Board’s Values and Behaviour Framework
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in an operating theatre environment
- Experience of performing circulating role in different specialties
- Experience of providing training to new Healthcare Assistant (Theatre Assistant)
Desirable criteria
- Customer care skills
Values
Essential criteria
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others – a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect
- Shows respect for others’ views and appreciate others’ inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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