Senior Healthcare Support Worker

5 months ago


WestonsuperMare, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Theatres & Surgical Day Case Unit (SDCU)

If you are an experienced Healthcare Support Worker, have you thought of working in theatres?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 3 Senior HCSW to work in our Main Theatres and Surgical Day Case Unit (SDCU), at Weston General 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.

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.

You will be working with a team of healthcare professionals caring for our patients in Main Theatres and SDCU. 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.

You may be expected to occasionally be redeployed to our DCU Ward and Theatre Receiving Unit.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.



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