About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment providing a high standard of care in our theatre departments. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of theatre support workers under supervision providing assistance to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of patient care within the Theatre Departments and Day Surgery Ward and other departments. You must possess excellent communication and Interpersonal skills and demonstrate a caring, supportive and professional attitude.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting the efficient and effective operation of the department through a range of clerical and patient care duties, including data input, patient note tracking, and collecting patients for theatre. Effective communication skills, empathy, and reassurance are essential when interacting with patients who may have physical impairments or mental health conditions. The role also includes participation in accurate and timely documentation, compliance with mandatory training such as the care certificate, and understanding theatre competencies and specific procedures like laser operations or endoscopy sterilisation.
Key responsibilities include assisting theatre staff in patient transfers and positioning, ensuring patient documentation is accurate, and managing patient belongings. The role also requires preparing theatres and equipment, assisting during procedures, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Additional tasks involve handling instrumentation, supporting audits, and adhering to Trust policies, health and safety regulations, and infection control standards. The ability to work independently and respond to incidents as needed is crucial, alongside supporting the patient pathway from admission to discharge.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A good level of general education
- A willingness to undertake Care Certificate
- A willingness to undertake Apprenticeship Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Ability to undertake moderate physical effort safely.
- Previous experience is not essential although some exposure/involvement in a care setting is desirable
- The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team as well as patients and their relatives
- Adhere to the Moving and Handling policy
- Basic Life Support
- IT Literate, or acquire relevant skills within one year into post
- Inputting data onto a computer, tracking, tracing and collection of patients' notes
- Welcoming and directing patients to relevant areas
- Team player
Desirable
- Previous Health Care experience
Governance
Essential
- Adheres to all Local and national policies & processes
- Ability to identify, escalate and mitigate risk to your patients, visitors and colleagues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Upholds the Trust Values & professional behaviours
- Supports the multidisciplinary working & build professional relationships
- Act as a role model to the wider workforce
- Supports equality and values diversity and inclusion
- Be a team player who supports your colleagues
- Actively participates in opportunities to support continuous professional development (CPD).
Desirable
- Ability to apply emotional intelligence and resilience
Other requirements
Essential
- Aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision & strategy
- Has an understanding of the political agenda within healthcare.
- Literate and numerate, able to perform tasks to a high standard under supervision
- Ability to follow written & verbal instructions and able to cope in demanding situation
- Ability to understand own limitations and seek more senior assistance where required
- Ability to communicate with the multi -disciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kent & Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)