Healthcare Assistant - Theatres

Although predominantly based in BGH, cross site working may be required to fulfil the service needs. Experience would be an advantage but a period of preceptorship will be offered to new staff to support them in their new role. The successful candidate will be in good health due to the demands of the unit and heavy work load. Applicants need to be flexible in their approach to work, enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The role is based in the recovery and reception areas of the Operating Theatres and you will be assisting in sending for patients and working with the recovery team and helping transfer patients back to the wards. General housekeeping duties are also part of the role. There may be opportunities in the future to work in Theatres to gain experience and knowledge Please also note that the role may require the candidate to work late shifts or weekend working as the service requires., Duties carried out following assessment of competence will include: - Transportation of patients to and from theatres. Patient care in both the recovery and reception areas of theatre Supporting Nursing and Clinical staff with daily tasks as required

We are looking to recruit candidates, who are dynamic, dedicated and committed. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our team of highly dedicated, trained nurses, operating department practitioners, and theatre support workers here in Theatres. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, be well motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Opportunities to further your knowledge and skills and develop further within a career within the NHS are available. You will be required to work on your own initiative, and work independently. As part of the role, you will be working with vulnerable patients and must maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times. You will be required to work in accordance to Trust policy at all times and maintain mandatory training compliance.,

• Willingness to undertake NVQ training
• Proven ability to manage priorities under pressure
• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
Desirable criteria
• NVQ level 2 or 3 in care
• Previous experience in health care setting, Clear and accurate written/verbal communication
• Able to work the hours required by the needs of the service
• Able to adapt to the changing needs of the service
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team
• Demonstrate a sympathetic/sensitive approach to patients and colleagues
• Proven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
Desirable criteria
• Actively seeks to develop their own knowledge, skills and ability
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

In return we offer full training, a competitive salary, staff uniform and company pension scheme., It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.