Job summary
If you are a previous applicant for this vacancy, need not apply.
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If you are an experienced HCSW, have you thought of working in theatres?
We have a number of vacancies across our operating theatres in Bristol including Heygroves, Bristol Eye Hospital and South Bristol Community Hospital.
Working as a HCSW in the operating department, you will be supporting our patients at their most vulnerable, before, during and after their operations. Teamwork and flexibility are essential requirements for the role, alongside a caring and compassionate nature.
You will be expected to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights and weekends.
If you do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, we can support you as work towards this qualification. When you start with us, you will be offered supernumerary period to provide you with all the support you need to get off to a flying start.
Should you wish to take you career further; there are plenty of opportunities available to you, with apprenticeships available for either Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Registered Nursing Associate roles.
Main duties of the job
You will be working with a team of healthcare professionals caring for our patients in the operating theatres. Your responsibilities will include
- Patient support both physical and emotional
- Preparing equipment and setting out instruments for surgery
- Keeping theatres fully stocked
- Circulating duties during the operation including counting swabs or other instruments
- Tidying up and cleaning after each case, disposing of waste correctly
- Monitor and record patient's vital signs, reporting and escalating findings in a timely manner
This is physically demanding role, where you will be helping to move patients on trolleys as well as on and off the operating table.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NVQ level 3/ QCF Level 3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent or working towards
- GCSE A*- C in both English Language and Mathematics or equivalent in these two subjects e.g. Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Desirable
- Experience of working in a theatre environment
Skills, Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective communication skills, verbally and written
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependent on clinical need
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- The role is physically demanding and can include standing for prolonged periods, moving and handling patients and equipment and other healthcare related tasks. We welcome applications from all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate your working life experience with the organisation
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.
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 .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Day Surgery & Endoscopy Unit / South Bristol Community Hospital
Hengrove Promenade, Whitchurch Lane
Bristol
BS14 0JZ