Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant with recent Operating Theatre experience to join our busy Community Day Surgery Unit in Wimborne, Dorset.

The role will be to work within the Operating Theatre to prepare and assist the trained staff during the operating list with the care of the patients.  To assist in the admission and care of patients on the Day surgery ward pre and post operatively. Including working within the recovery area of the department to support the trained staff.

The successful candidate may be required to work at University Hospitals Dorset.

Main duties of the job

To assist qualified nursing staff in providing a consistently high standard of patient centred care, following policies and guidelines.

To work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient during their stay with the Theatre and the Day Surgery Unit.

Undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency e.g.: removal of intravenous cannula, phlebotomy and performing ECGs.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application.  However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience.  If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety.  If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

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