Clinical Support Worker - Theatres

• The post holder will be required to work as part of a skilled theatre team to support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service.
• Work as part of a team under supervision to provide a safe, effective environment of care for patients, relatives and their carers. Under direction of a registered practitioner, to support a comprehensive level of care is given, maintaining high standards and continuity of care to patients.
• Support the registered practitioners in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.
• Under the direction of a registered practitioner, undertake a range of delegated clinical peri-operative duties including record keeping, patient observations and specimen handling.
• Assist the theatre practitioners in the checking of sterilised equipment, ensuring related paperwork is in order and completed correctly.
• Communicate with peri-operative team, patients and their carers in a professional and compassionate manner. To escalate any concerns about a patient to the relevant practitioner immediately.
• Assist patients when necessary whilst ensuring the dignity of the patient is maintained at all times, e.g. undressing, chaperoning, emotional and physical support overcoming barriers to communication as necessary.
• Acting as a positive role model for peers, supporting other HCAs as required.
• Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues.
• Careful moving and handling of equipment, wheelchairs and trolleys

Essential

• Level 3 or Level 3 Diploma (NVQ) in Health care support or able to demonstrate knowledge within this field through significant practical experience
• GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or functional skills for English and Maths