Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job overview Barts Health NHS Trust is the largest trust in the country. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare for our patients through excellence in research, education, and training. We are passionate about the quality of care we deliver and are looking for staff who can be developed and align with the Trust Vision and Values. Whipps Cross Hospital is seeking to appoint Band 3 Operating Department Health Care Assistant to work within our busy operating theatres. The role will involve working in the 3 theatres areas of the hospital. This is a support post within the Department, working under supervision of qualified staff. The post holder is part of the clinical team, participating in the delivery of clinical care to patients and supporting others using the service. The role is Monday to Sunday, hours include 8-6, 8-8 and night shift. We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic individuals who are willing to put the patient and their needs at the heart of all they do. In return we can provide you with a supportive environment to work within and an exciting Education and Training Programme. Main duties of the job The Theatre Health Care Support Worker will contribute to the care of patients in the Operating Theatre and associated areas by assisting the Registered Theatre Practitioners multi-disciplinary team. They will provide safe, effective and efficient care to all patients during their time in theatres and recovery. The Theatre Health Care Support Worker is proactive in anticipating the needs of the patients and supporting others using the service at all stages of the patients' perioperative journey. This role will undertake movement of patients, cleaning and general circulating duties in accordance with the department's requirements. They will work flexibly as part of a team and to practice in accordance with the Trusts standards and statutory requirements. The post holder will develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority, such as collecting blood products, running blood gases, glucose testing, application of blood pressure cuff, saturation probe etc. Working for our organisation Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent NVQ 2/3 in Perioperative Care Support or equivalent previous experience. Literacy and numeracy skills to Level 2. Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment or theatre environment Able to use own initiative within job description, knowledge & skills Desirable criteria Experience of working in an operating theatre Knowledge Essential criteria Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training knowledge and understanding of specific theatre instruments and equipment Able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of confidentiality / privacy and dignity. Can explain the principles of infection control Willing to develop own knowledge and practice Skills Essential criteria Clear verbal communication Clear written communication Demonstrates caring attitude. Basic IT skills, able to digitally record observations accurately and use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g., tablet). Able to use resources efficiently & effectively Ability to treat everyone with whom/he comes into contact with dignity and respect Able to organise own workload Able to assist the Registered Practitioner in the process of perioperative patient care. Demonstrates safe use of medical devices & supplementary items. Ability to assist the theatre / surgical team, in a non-scrubbed role. Ability to store data/information safely and correctly Ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements Completion of IPC training and clear understanding of IPC protocols Other Essential criteria Caring and approachable Polite and courteous Calm when under pressure Adaptable and committed to patient safety Punctual & reliable Enthusiastic Visa Sponsorship Information This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. 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