Theatre Support Assistant | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Leicester General Hospital Theatres are looking to recruit theatre support assistants to become part of the team. These are busy operating theatres covering multiple specialities. Whilst theatre experience is not necessary, a current care certificate OR equivalent care experience are essential, and knowledge around the role and responsibilities would be beneficial. Training will be provided with a supernumerary period reinforced by ensuring each candidate has a mentor/supervisor whilst relevant care certificate is completed. Once established within the role, structured education and training programmes supported by local education institutions to enhance career opportunities are available on application, with no financial costs to applicants who meet the desired criteria. Evidence of a Care Certificate OR equivalent experience is essential for this role. Full time and part time positions will be considered. Whilst flexible working is considered, successful candidates are expected to work afull rotation of 24/7 shift patterns. Please ensure full 3 years reference details are added to your application to avoid recruitment delays. The post holder will support registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environment performing duties within theatres/recovery, assisting with patient care. The Senior Theatre Support Worker is a technical role that assumes a number of responsibilities such as, but not limited to: ensuring theatres and equipment/devices/sets are clean and ready for patient surgeries, assisting with safe and correct placement of patients pre/post-surgery, circulating within theatres during surgery and also responsibility for providing personal and clinical care where necessary. Inputting data into electronic care plans including recording of implant details for traceability, carrying out surgical swab counts with the scrub nurse. Undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by registered practitioners. The Senior Health Care Assistant will ensure their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies/guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times, Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.
• Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self and are consistent with legislation.
• Assist with the collection of simple data for audit/research and other purposes as delegated by the Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional/Multi Disciplinary Team.
  
  A team player who engages well with others
Good communicator Energetic and hard-working Working on own initiative and as part of a team to provide an excellent standard of patient centred care.