Healthcare Assistant

4 days ago


Lymington, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role

Main duties of the job

We are pleased to invite candidates to apply for this Band 2 Health Care Assistant role working in the Theatre Department at Lymington Hospital (NHS, UHS) Trust.

This role is based at Lymington New Forest Hospital in the south of the New Forest, Hampshire.

Lymington Surgical Unit is currently a Monday to Friday Service with the potential of development in the future to a 6 day working week.

Working within the theatre department you will be working alongside clinicians, registered practitioners and other HCAs. Where required you will also link with the day ward and out patients teams.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience would be an advantage, however the relevant training will be provided within the unit.

Within this wide ranging role you will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.

You will be working alongside clinicians, registered practitioners and other health care support workers, as well as admin support staff.

Within the theatre department you will work across multiple specialities working as a circulator in theatres and assisting in recovery, caring for patients post-operatively. You will act as the patient advocate and support them through the perioperative period.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. Where appropriate, staff will have the opportunity to work at UHS Southampton General Hospital for development and education. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. Youll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Shifts cover a 5 day service Monday to Friday 8-6 (potential in the future to cover a 6 day service). Your shifts will usually run over 4 days 8-6, occasionally this may change to 3 full days and 2 half days dependant on clinical requirements.

Please see Job Description for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.

Desirable

BTEC level 2 or above in health and social care. Interested in undertaking further training. Level 3 qualification; BTEC, L3 diploma, A levels.

Previous or relevant experience

Desirable

Previous experience in: Acute hospital setting. HCA experience. Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring role Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA

Trust values

Essential

Patients First Always Improving Working Together

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