Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to work in our Theatre departments within Ophthalmology, CEPOD, Neurosurgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Urology, Paediatrics, Vascular Scrub at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). This position offers a different opportunity to ward based nursing as it is a very different environment and role.
Whether you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant or just starting out – if you are caring, compassionate and looking for a new challenge, then we’ll have a role for you! Apply to join the team at UHS and take the next steps in your healthcare career. We are a regional specialist centre and do many pioneering procedures. You’ll work with other members of the theatre team, including theatre Nurses, Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Operating Department Practitioners, recovery and surgical day unit (ward) staff and administrative staff
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached
About us
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
What you’ll do
- Move patients on trolleys
- Reassure family members
- Prepare patients for anaesthetic
- Set out instruments and equipment ready for surgery
- Make sure the department has stocks of items needed
- Clean and tidy theatre areas after surgery
- Dispose of waste
What were looking for
We are looking for individuals with the ability and attitude to grow and develop into a valued member of our team. Whatever level of skill or experience you currently have, if you can demonstrate drive and potential, our comprehensive induction and in-house training teams will help you to reach your full potential.
We will consider part-time applications, but please note we do require a minimum of 19 hours per week however all applicants MUST be fully flexible to cover a variety of shifts including early, late, long days and nights as our services operate 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on 26/04/23
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment
Desirable
- BTEC level 2 or above in health and social care. Interested in undertaking further training
- Level 3 qualification; BTEC, L3 diploma, A levels
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous experience in Acute hospital setting
- Previous experience in HCA experience
- Previous experience in Volunteer sector
- Previous experience in Teaching Assistant
- Previous experience in Nursing home carer
- Experience in a caring role
Desirable
- Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Ability to work as a team member and work under own initiative
- Clear rationale for applying for post
- Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations
- Empathy, Patience, dependability and motivation
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Able to cover a full range of shifts the role requires
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Closing Date: 20 April 2023
