Job summary
Employer heading
Band 2/3 Theatre Healthcare Assistant (General & Emergency Theatres)
NHS AfC: Band 2/3
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job overview
Band 2 Theatre Healthcare Assistant (General and Emergency Theatres)
**The post holder will start as Band 2 but will have the opportunity to be upgraded to Band 3 on completion of all competencies/development skills.**
This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
We strive to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families with safety at the forefront of our practice.
A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has an interest in a career in operating theatres and would like to gain experience in General and Emergency Theatres.
You will be required to work on a rota basis, inclusive of Monday - Friday, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with the Registered Practitioners delivering high standard perioperative care to patients, assisting with preparing theatre, checking equipment and escorting patient to theatres.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post.
If you would like to be part of our team and help us deliver the best care to patients, we want to hear from you!
As part of the induction process, all new Healthcare Assistants will be supported to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate (attached document refers) developed by Health Education England, Skills for Health and Skills for Care (2015).
This fantastic opportunity will allow you to gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge you develop within the first 12 weeks of employment within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Working for our organisation
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our CARE values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.
Acting always in the patient’s best interests.
Protecting and maintaining the patient’s privacy and dignity at all times.
Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.
Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Must be numerate and be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication
Desirable criteria
- NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care
- Completion of Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Reliable work / study record
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tsitsi Gore
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01183227594
- Additional information
Clinical Lead Practitioners Tsitsi Gore ([email protected]) or Sarah Baker ([email protected]) 0118 322 8531/7594
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