Health Care Assistant - Theatres

The Health Care Assistant in Operating Theatres will work clinical as a key part of the speciality team. They will work under the direct supervision of the Registered practitioners and will have responsibility for ensuring the provision of equipment and stock for the day to running of the theatre lists.
The post holder will also perform the circulating role
Responsible for the provision of high quality care and a safe environment for patients under the supervision of a registered practitioner
Support the Team Leader in ensuring the provision of physical resources in the delivery of clinical care.
To contribute to the delivery of care and organisation of the clinical area, in a courteous and patient focused manner
Maintain and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the Trust Policies and Procedures.
Actively develop positive team working across the operating department and with services that are working to support the clinical care delivery, To ensure that all departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, are adhered to
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanour
Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours and behave in a manner befitting the leadership role, maintaining public and colleague confidence
Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with.
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times, The post holder works to support the registered practitioner and will aim to work without supervision in the delivery of some key tasks
+ Ensure that equipment is available and in good working order being mindful of specialty specific requirements, highlighting any deficits in a timely manner to the Team Leader.
+ Ensure the safer surgery checklist principles are adhered to, and be mindful of their role within it. Escalate immediately to the Team Leader any concerns they may have regarding any aspect of patient safety
+ Develop and maintain electronic records for the provision of stock and the use of implants to ensure adequate traceability
+ Contribute to the delivery of high quality evidenced based care
+ Work to deliver a customer focused culture acting as a role model.
+ To participate as a member of the theatre team as circulator in surgical procedures and carrying out safety checks with regards to swabs, instruments and needles working as the second checker.
+ To prepare, and make ready for use all equipment and instrument trays required for surgical procedures
+ Working as delegated by the registered practitioner ensure the correct care, labelling and dispatch of laboratory specimens according to Trust and local policies.
+ Ensure written records are accurate and legible, enter data into theatre IT system, taking action in situations where the quality of the data may be affected.
+ Maintains personal contact with patients, relatives and visitors - being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring an appropriate professional environment at all times
+ Foster effective and efficient working relationships across the multidisciplinary team
+ Take the lead in ensuring that specialist equipment is available for use within the speciality, working with the procurement and supplies team to ensure their timely delivery to the department
+ Ensure that equipment requirements are planned and that equipment is used flexibly to ensure effective service provision across all specialities, highlighting any deficiencies immediately to the Team Leader
+ Take responsibility for the delegated tasks including maintaining stock levels of specialist items associated with their speciality
+ Ensure the correct cleaning of clinical equipment
+ Work with the Team Leaders to ensure new staff receive an adequate orientation to the department
+ Work to develop and maintain new skills including the application of monitoring, warming blankets and anti embolism devices
+ Support in the transfer of patients from trolley/ wheelchair to table and back
+ Support the anaesthetic and recovery practitioners in the performance of clinical observations
+ Under the delegated authority of a registered professional; collect patients from the ward, deliver them to recovery and/ or the ward post procedure
+ Work as second checker during surgical counts
+ Contribute to all Departmental meetings
+ Attend speciality meetings if appropriate
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
+ Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
+ Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
+ Free 24/7 independent counselling service
+ Learning and development opportunities
+ Easy and quick transport links
+ A range of attractive benefits and discounts
+ Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
+ Free Pilates classes
+ Full support and training to develop your skills
+ Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.