Job summary This is an exciting time to join Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards Ashford Hospital becoming our dedicated elective centre. Our vision is to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment. We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a desire to learn and passion to develop and improve. Previous theatre experience is welcome, along with experience from other acute hospital setting. If you are enthusiastic, motivated and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of dedicated staff then this unique opportunity to join our theatre team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust could be for you Full training and support will be given and we offer many opportunities for further career progression Informal visits to the unit are welcome so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered. Please contact Ashford Matron Tom D'Souza at Tom.dsouzanhs.net Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Main duties of the job Working as a Healthcare Support Worker in a Theatre environment within the hospital setting. Carry out assigned tasks involved with patient care as delegated by the Theatre Team Leader whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication and to be guided by the Theatre Competency Pack. Support ward areas as and when required during staff shortages and hospital black alerts. This includes being supported by a Registered Nurse to complete tasks including: Continence Management Nutrition & Hydration Moving & Handling of patients to support independence. Infection Prevention and Control Safeguarding of adults and children. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,873 a year per annum inc. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 323-ACS3236-RT Job locations Ashford Hospital Ashford hospital, London Road, Ashford, TW15 3AA Ashford TW15 3AA Job description Job responsibilities Successful candidates will work under the direction and supervision of professional staff, help to implement the safe care of patients in the Day Surgery unit and Theatre complex. Assist patients with personal care and hygiene needs. Assist in skin and pressure area care. Under the supervision of registered nurses/nursing associates, ensure patients are helped to mobilise and/or move position to promote comfort and protect skin integrity Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patients, others and themselves. Ad-hoc tasks as may be required from time to time at the instruction of qualified staff but within your limitations and guidelines including collecting patients and theatre cleaning. Communicate effectively with all members of the Main Theatre, recovery and Anaesthetics Team. Ensure documentation is completed correctly, including Surrey Safe Care Peri-operative tracking, Integrated Care Pathway (ICP) including WHO Checklists. Assist with the tidiness and promoting cleanliness of all patient areas, including equipment rooms and storerooms, and take appropriate care of furniture and equipment. Ensure beds and equipment are properly cleaned between patient use as per IPC guidelines Job description Job responsibilities Successful candidates will work under the direction and supervision of professional staff, help to implement the safe care of patients in the Day Surgery unit and Theatre complex. Assist patients with personal care and hygiene needs. Assist in skin and pressure area care. Under the supervision of registered nurses/nursing associates, ensure patients are helped to mobilise and/or move position to promote comfort and protect skin integrity Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patients, others and themselves. Ad-hoc tasks as may be required from time to time at the instruction of qualified staff but within your limitations and guidelines including collecting patients and theatre cleaning. Communicate effectively with all members of the Main Theatre, recovery and Anaesthetics Team. Ensure documentation is completed correctly, including Surrey Safe Care Peri-operative tracking, Integrated Care Pathway (ICP) including WHO Checklists. Assist with the tidiness and promoting cleanliness of all patient areas, including equipment rooms and storerooms, and take appropriate care of furniture and equipment. Ensure beds and equipment are properly cleaned between patient use as per IPC guidelines Person Specification Qualifications Essential Functional level of English and Math Experience Essential Customer service or experience working with people Working as part of a team Desirable Previous experience as a health care support worker Knowledge Essential Understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting Desirable Trust vision, values, and behaviours Skills Essential Effective communication Basic IT/computer skills Caring and Compassionate Empathy and understanding Other Requirements Essential Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust. This could include shift work during a 7-day working pattern Residing in UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in UK Person Specification Qualifications Essential Functional level of English and Math Experience Essential Customer service or experience working with people Working as part of a team Desirable Previous experience as a health care support worker Knowledge Essential Understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting Desirable Trust vision, values, and behaviours Skills Essential Effective communication Basic IT/computer skills Caring and Compassionate Empathy and understanding Other Requirements Essential Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust. This could include shift work during a 7-day working pattern Residing in UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in UK 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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Ashford Hospital Ashford hospital, London Road, Ashford, TW15 3AA Ashford TW15 3AA Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)