Main tasks and Responsibilities:
To ensure effective communication with patients, colleagues, and across the multi-disciplinary team. To undertake theatre competencies and utilise acquired theatre support skills to carry out the role of circulating personnel. To work within limits of competency and level of training. To perform routine circulating personnel tasks for Cataract, Hernia, Podiatry, Vasectomy, and Hand surgery.
To anticipate the needs of the scrubbed practitioner, including opening sterile packaging (instrumentation, peel packs, fluid dispensing units), checking and maintaining the integrity of the product. Ensure verbal confirmation of sterility is given to the scrubbed practitioner. Basic keyboard skills and ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using SystmOne. Assist in the safe positioning and transfer of patients as necessary. To have knowledge of and adhere to IHG Policies and Procedures.
To participate in the safe use of medical equipment, ensuring that all equipment is checked before use and in working order. This includes resuscitation equipment. To assist in the induction and ongoing support of new and junior staff. All members of the Theatre team are expected to support colleagues as required.
To work according to practitioner in charge instructions and within IHG approved procedures. Working in accordance with IHG's values, policies, and procedures, the HCA will provide high-quality care to patients by:
1. Supporting with setting up and packing away the clinical rooms at the start and finish of the day.
2. Ensuring adherence to the five moments of hand hygiene and IP policy and procedure.
3. Assisting the patient and attending to their physical comfort before, during, and after their procedure.
4. Performing and reporting clinical observations in theatres or clinic, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and BMI (following completion of appropriate training).
5. Observing and reporting changes in a patient's condition to the Registered Practitioner or Clinician.
6. Assisting in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
7. Assisting with maintaining stock levels, ensuring replacement stock is ordered.
8. Taking responsibility for own development and learning.
9. Ensuring we deliver the best care possible by always looking for things we can improve on and reporting any adverse incidents or safeguarding concerns.
10. Assisting the clinician and the patient in the Outpatient clinics.
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