Band 3 Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

Working under the supervision of the qualified theatre staff, the HCA will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

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To assist with nursing care as instructed by the theatre practitioner staff, preparing theatres, checking equipment, instrument counts, patient positioning as required To participate in team briefing/debriefing and NatSSip 2 safe surgery checks in accordance with Trust and local theatre policy

To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments.

To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.

To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.

To support the housekeeper in the maintenance of a clean environment by ensuring that lockers and the surrounding bed area is cleaned and maintained properly, and that theatre tables and trolleys are cleaned and re-made when patients are discharged.

To assist in the checking, unpacking and storing of items delivered to the clinical area by central stores when necessary.

To ensure that all equipment is cleaned after use in line with Trust policy.

To be aware of, and demonstrate adherence to, the Trust’s policy on infection control and waste disposal. To adhere to the principles of universal precautions in all aspects of patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.Trust Values:

• We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

2.Direct patient care:

• To assist with nursing care as instructed by the nursing staff, including cleaning, counting instruments. . 2.3 To assist with patient positioning in theatres. 2.5 To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments. 2.6 To ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times. 2.7 To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.

3.Maintenance of the environment:

• To support the housekeeper in the maintenance of a clean environment by ensuring that lockers and the surrounding area is cleaned and maintained properly, 3.2 To ensure that all linen is stored, transferred and disposed of correctly within Trust policy. 3.3 To assist the ward team to keep the ward/clinical area tidy, including storage cupboards, sluice, equipment and treatment rooms. 3.4 To assist in the checking, unpacking and storing of items delivered to the clinical area. 3.5 To ensure that all equipment is cleaned after use in line with Trust policy. 3.6 To be aware of, and demonstrate adherence to, the Trust’s policy on infection control and waste disposal. To adhere to the principles of universal precautions in all aspects of patient care. 3.7 To run errands as requested to assist in patient care/smooth running of the clinical area. 3.8 To assist in the delivery of health promotion advice as appropriate to role and in

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.