Overview
Clinical Support Workers play an important role as an intrinsic part of the theatre team. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team to provide a safe, efficient care environment for patients throughout surgery. The position is in the Operating Theatre at Queen Victoria Hospital.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will be required to work as part of a skilled theatre team to support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service.
* Work as part of a team under supervision to provide a safe, effective environment of care for patients, relatives and their carers. Under the direction of a registered practitioner, to support a comprehensive level of care, maintaining high standards and continuity of care to patients.
* Support the registered practitioners in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.
* Under the direction of a registered practitioner, undertake a range of delegated clinical peri-operative duties including record keeping, patient observations and specimen handling.
* Assist the theatre practitioners in the checking of sterilised equipment, ensuring related paperwork is in order and completed correctly.
* Communicate with the peri-operative team, patients and their carers in a professional and compassionate manner; escalate any concerns about a patient to the relevant practitioner immediately.
* Assist patients when necessary whilst ensuring the dignity of the patient is maintained at all times (e.g., undressing, chaperoning, emotional and physical support, overcoming barriers to communication as necessary).
* Act as a positive role model for peers, supporting other HCAs as required.
* Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues.
* Careful moving and handling of equipment, wheelchairs and trolleys.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Level 3 or Level 3 Diploma (NVQ) in Health care support or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through significant practical experience
* GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or functional skills for English and Maths
Desirable
* Work in an acute hospital setting
* Experience of working in a health or social care environment
* Experience of caring for and supporting patients in a perioperative environment
* Understanding of health care
* Awareness of patient confidentiality and safeguarding
Details
Pay: Agenda for Change, Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
Employer
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer website: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the DBS. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available. The role may involve safeguarding considerations.
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