Healthcare Assistant

☞ University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

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Update day: 03-06-2024

Location: Southampton South East

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Hospitals Health Care

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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Job OverviewWould you like a change in job role or a new challenge, enjoy working in a team, enthusiastic and enjoy a fast paced environment? If so we are recruiting for Health Care Assistants in Theatres at Princess Anne Hospital.About The TeamWe have 4 theatres covering Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Breast and Endocrine, we also cover a small amount of Colorectal surgery.Princess Anne theatres run a 24 / 7, 365 days a year service, with a fully flexible approach to shifts including early and late shifts, nights, and weekends. It is essential to be able to to cover this service (shift timings to be discussed at interview).The team underwent a CAS review and was awarded Good in all areas. Patient care is at the forefront of everything we do.Main duties of the jobAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.Working For Our Organisation WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUAs one of the largest acute teaching Trust’s in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability.As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health.UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Detailed job description and main responsibilities WHAT YOU’LL DO
  • You will be working alongside and supporting the whole of the multidisciplinary team.
  • You will escort patients and support them whilst in the anaesthetic room / theatre.
  • You will help to set up theatres ready for the operating day, then stock up and clean at the end of the day.
  • Attend Statutory and Mandatory training both online and face to face.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
  • Keen and willing to learn.
  • Past experience in a health care setting would be an advantage
  • Team player

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONInterviews will be held on Friday, 11 August 2023.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLYIf you’re interested in applying for this role, we’d encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you’re ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.Person specificationQualifications / Training RequiredDesirable criteria
  • Level 3 qualification; BTEC, L3 diploma, A levels.
Essential CriteriaQualifications / training required
  • Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable criteria
  • BTEC level 2 or above in health and social care. Interested in undertaking further training.
Previous Or Relevant Experience NecessaryDesirable criteria
  • Previous experience in: Acute hospital setting, HCA experience, volunteer sector, teaching assistant, nursing home, experience in a caring role
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Deadline: 18-07-2024

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