Job overview
We are looking for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join our welcoming and dynamic theatre team, we have a positions available within our department.
Previous experience within paediatric surgery is desirable but not essential as you will be given training and support by the perioperative team to develop new skills to equip you in the paediatric setting. You are required to have a care certificate.
As a department we have an expert Practice Education team who support our peri-operative team to help teach, develop, and strengthen these skills in order to support your ongoing professional development.
Great Ormond Street Hospital is an internationally renowned hospital for children at the cutting edge of paediatric surgical advances through research and innovation, close to all central London amenities. We consider all flexible working requests and offer lots of staff benefits.
We have 19 operating theatres and cater for a number of specialities including Cardiac, Neuro, Orthopaedic, Spinal, Craniofacial, General Surgery, Plastics, ENT, Urology, Renal, Maxillofacial and Ophthalmology.
Main duties of the job
* To work collaboratively as part of the healthcare team, helping registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners in the work associated with providing care to meet the health and well-being of the child/young people and their families
* Assist registered nurses with delegated clinical tasks
* Able to use technology, basic understand of word, excel, power point and appropriate equipment
* Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the healthcare team, the child/young person and their family/carers/visitors
* Assist in maintaining a clean environment that is conducive to safe practice, cleaning patient equipment as required
* Assist in maintaining a clean environment that is conducive to safe practice, cleaning patient equipment as require
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks.
Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* GCSE (Grade 4 – 9) in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills level 2 pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent recognised qualification
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care ( University Certificate of Competence in Principles of Children & Young People Healthcare, advanced diploma, Higher apprenticeship Level 3) or Healthcare Support Worker Level 2
* Care Certificate
* Willingness to develop and undertake in-house study
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
* Knowledge and understanding of the health service
* Knowledge and understanding of the needs of child/young person and their families. Including: •Nutrition and hydration •Dignity and respect •Infection control •Safeguarding vulnerable people •Health promotion Confidentiality
* Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
* Able to provide essential care to patients as directed
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team
* Understanding of working with children/young people and their families who are critically or chronically ill
* Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care in a hospital or experience in caring for children/young people in a child/young person community healthcare/hospice setting
* Previous experience of working with children/young people
* Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience in participating in audits, clinical trial programmes and training
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to their work area
* Demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues
* Able to organise and work autonomously
* Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support workers
Desirable criteria
* Able to contribute to service improvement