Senior Peri-operative Assistant
1 week ago
Job summary
Would you like to be part of a highly motivated, forward thinking and hardworking team? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust to join our Vascular Access Specialist Team (VAST).
The vascular access specialist team (VAST) is looking for a new enthusiastic band 3 perioperative assistant, ideally with previous experience of insertion of various vascular access devices, though not essential as training will be supported throughout this role, giving opportunity for progression. The successful candidate would be required to embrace the key values of the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, known as The Leeds Way - Patient centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable and Empowered.
Please note this post will be set days working a 3-day week working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Main duties of the job
There will be an expectation of ensuring theatre equipment and vascular access devices are stocked, and available for immediate use for theatre cases, including ordering stock and liaising with procurement, highlighting any potential issues early. The VAST runs 2 theatre sessions per week, in David Beevers Day Unit, and this role will entail scrubbing for the invasive procedures with an element of training for new staff on vascular access insertion.
About us
LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers inthe UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.
Forall new starters to the Trust will attend both a corporate induction and alocal Theatres and Anaesthetics Induction Programme. We also have a 6 monthPreceptorship framework to support you in your new role, which incorporatesfurther education sessions and support forums and clinical supervision.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect care for patients in support of Perioperative Practitioners, and medical staff under the supervision of a registered Perioperative Practitioner.
The jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan, implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative to achieve the planned outcome and to contribute to ensuring that every operation is as safe and effective as possible.
The jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective care.
The jobholder will be expected to lead a team of perioperative assistants and apprentice perioperative assistants.
The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering clinical, perioperative and or personal care Insight into roles responsibilities of post Basic IT skills Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent health care related qualification The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the applicant must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
Caring and motivated Reliable and trustworthy Willingness to learn and develop their role Interpersonal skills-
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