Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Theatres Thank you for your interest in this vacancy We highly recommend reading our Tips on how to apply page to give you an insight on how applications are scored & shortlisted by our Recruiting Managers. These tips have been provided to give you a better chance of being shortlisted for our vacancies. Please note that if you apply for a position with North Bristol NHS Trust, you may be contacted via TRAC or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your TRAC Account and email accounts including junk and spam folders. Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this. Job Overview We're seeking experienced Healthcare Support Workers to join the Emergency & Vascular Cluster in our Operating Theatres In this role, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, supporting Scrub Practitioners, Operating Department Practitioners, Surgeons, and Anaesthetists. You will work in advanced operating theatres, assisting with a variety of complex surgical procedures while maintaining a strong focus on patient care throughout their operation. You will be caring for patients whilst they are having their surgery and will also be involved in the preparation and maintenance of the theatre throughout the operating list, cleaning and infection control procedures. Please note, this role does not currently meet the minimum £25,000 salary threshold required for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, effective from 9th April 2025. Although higher pay points may be available depending on relevant NHS experience, most new appointments commence at the lower band, which falls below this threshold. Main duties of the job Your Tasks Will Include Communicating with the whole theatre team including participating in team safety briefs Ensuring good infection control procedures are being followed Preparing the theatre before procedures, cleaning the theatres between procedures and at the end of the day Understanding the equipment that is being used and being able to position and check it correctly Collecting and instruments checking disposable items with a registered practitioner that will be used during surgery Assisting the scrub practitioner to prepare the instruments ready for surgery including taking part in essential safety checks Helping with the safe collection of clinical specimens Assisting with patient documentation Participating in all aspects of the patient’s care such as correctly positioning them for surgery, maintaining their privacy and dignity, keeping them warm and safe during surgery Sitting and talking with patients who are undergoing procedures under local anaesthetic as a way of supporting and reassuring them Helping ensure that patient safety is at the heart of all we do in theatres The successful candidate should be enthusiastic about their ongoing development and will need to be either willing to work towards or already have achieved their Level 3 NVQ/ QCF Diploma in Healthcare. Working for our organisation North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first‑class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert. Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols/policies and within the scope of the Health Care Support Worker remit. Participate in patient assessment (with direct supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner), to deliver high standards of care. Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care/therapy. Under supervision follow individual care treatment plans, and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner. Work effectively as part of a team. Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the patient group. Contribute to clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures. Obtain consent prior to giving care/therapy in accordance with Trust Consent Policy. Provide information to other members of the Multi-disciplinary team on the care/therapy provided. Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another after appropriate delegation from the Registered Practitioner within their scope of practice. Provide clinical care/therapy in accordance with infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures. Promote Health Education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies. Initiate and participate with cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation procedures Environment Support Ensure clinical area is prepared and maintained as appropriate to individual patient needs. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust Infection prevention and Health and Safety policies. Identify requirements for and availability of equipment stores, CSSD as appropriate for patients clinical care/ therapy. Identify and take appropriate action when equipment malfunctions. Identify potential risk issues, which could affect the patients’ health or social care needs Professional Be familiar and comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures. Act at all times in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality. Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times, and demonstrate excellent customer care skills and ensure actions support equality and diversity. Act within limits of own competence, ensuring actions support care, protection and wellbeing of others. Maintain responsibility for the identification of own continuing educational and development needs, including audits of own work practice. Formulate a personal development plan, and participate in the annual appraisal process. Ensure all required mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy. Participate where needed, during investigations relating to incidents involving patients and/or staff Administration Use IT systems for e.g. data collection, patient records, information and treatment investigative requests. Effectively utilise resources within departmental budgetary requirements. Ensure that correct procedures are followed in the event of an incident or accident involving patients, staff or visitors. Participate in ward and departmental meetings. Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and other visitors to the ward/dept. Ensure safe custody, return or disposal of patient’s property in accordance with Trust Policies. Person specification Qualifications And Training Essential criteria One of the following: Level 3 RQF, SCQF City and Guilds 3 NVQ 3 BTEC National Diploma Equivalent experience (minimum of 12 months) GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in English GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in Maths Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) Equivalent experience Work Experience Essential criteria At least 12 months experience of working in a health or social care setting Prior experience as a support worker Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team Good time management skills and prioritising work Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives Desirable criteria Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential criteria Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments. At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr