Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Day Surgery Unit (DSU)
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
The Day Surgery Unit is looking for people who want to make a difference and become part of a highly motivated team.
We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and flexible individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment with good communication skills to join our DSU team as a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker.
You must have good verbal communication skills, be able to prioritize workloads, work independently as well as part of a well-established team, and believe in delivering high standards of patient care. In this role, you will give direct care to patients attending the Day Surgery Unit in a safe and welcoming environment, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Main Duties of the Job
The post involves working with a range of staff, assisting with pre-operative assessment, taking patient observations, performing ECGs, and phlebotomy. The role of the HCA band 3 within the Day Surgery Unit includes admitting patients to the unit, escorting patients to theatre, and looking after the patients post-operatively until they are discharged home on the same day.
If you are looking for a post that will keep you motivated and challenged, then this post will appeal to you.
About Us
Torbay Day Surgery is recognized locally and nationally as a center of excellence. We work closely with the whole multi-disciplinary team and are very proud of the service we provide and our outcomes.
We regularly receive positive feedback from our patients who comment on the friendly atmosphere we promote for our patients and our staff.
The variety of care in day surgery means there are learning opportunities and further training available.
Job Responsibilities
The unit is open Monday to Friday 08:00 - 21:00 with varying shifts to cover these hours.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability for the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare Support
* Care Certificate
* English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Knowledge and Skills
* Customer care experience
* Knowledge of policies, procedures, and Health and Safety issues regarding daily working with blood and body fluids
* Numeracy and literacy skills
* Experience in Day Surgery
* Completion of ECG training
* Completion of venepuncture training
* Experience of performing MRSA screening
Specific Skills
* Able to work with a team and/or independently with minimal supervision
* Commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with others
* Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude
* Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of people on various matters
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 Name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 per annum pro rata
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