Job Summary
Are you an experienced clinical support worker or someone who would like a change of career?
Are you interested in looking after patients undergoing day surgery?
In this role you will work as a competent member of the day surgery team across two sites and Pre-Operative Assessment performing a wide range of duties. The efficient use of the Trust's resources is dependent on the effectiveness of all the staff in the department.
The post holder will support the trained members of the staff in making the surgery unit and pre-operative assessment safe and pleasant for patients and their carer.
Main Duties of the Job
Your role will be to assist the trained nurses in the care of the pre and post operative patients. This will include admitting patients and helping them mobilise after their surgery.
Your role will also include working in the Pre-Assessment Clinic where you will be responsible for assisting trained nurses in the assessment and preparation of patients for their upcoming surgery.
The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills. If this is you, then please do not hesitate to apply.
About Us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation, we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Date Posted
11 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
390-TAC-BA-6076-A
Job Locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Job Responsibilities
We look forward to your application to join our friendly Day Surgery and Pre Operative Assessment department.
Responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description for full responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Achieved Level 3 Care Certificate Competency
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* NVQ 3
Knowledge & Experience Essential
* Previous healthcare related experience
Desirable
* Pre-Operative Assessment Experience
Communication Skills Essential
* Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
* Computer literate
Desirable
* NHS IT Systems experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's Website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr