Health Care Assistant - General, Thoracic and Vascular • Colney Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealth Care Assistant - General, Thoracic and Vascular with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Colney, England, United Kingdom\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for keen and reliable individuals to join our teams within the Theatre Complex, specifically the General, Thoracic and Vascular speciality. General Surgery is an exciting and developing specialty. The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading provider within the UK and Europe, performing Minimal Invasive Oesophagectomies, Major Colorectal, including Robotic surgery. If you are looking for a new challenge and have an interest in 1.1 Patient Care within the Operating Theatre, then this is the job for you. Please contact us for an informal visit or to find out further information We are looking for individuals who promote the Trust PRIDE values and demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach to patient care. HCA experience is desirable but not essential. As a department we value all of our team members and are committed in the promotion and development of staff development. You will be expected to attend and complete a Trust induction program. Moving patients between wards, Theatres and Recovery departments Assisting in the care of the surgical patient during the peri-operative period by supporting the multidisciplinary team. Supporting the Theatre personnel in providing a safe, high quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures by: Assisting The Clinical Practitioners with procedures Providing basic patient care. Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels Prepare and set up theatre prior to theatre list. General circulating duties as instructed/requested from qualified members of theatre team. Assist the safe transit of the patient to and from the ward and between areas within day theatres, before and after surgery, and to ensure safety of any equipment that is attached to the patient. Provide a knowledgeable and safe assistance with the transfer of the anaesthetised patient from the patient’s trolley to the operating table using the hospital policy for manual handling of patients. Assist with the positioning of the patient for a surgical procedure. Undertake pressure area care using pressure relieving practices and devices as advised by registered staff. Ensure all documentation is recorded accurately, legibly signed and dated in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and countersigned by registered staff as appropriate. Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nadine Barford Job title: Clinical Leader Email address: Nimmy.joseph@nnuh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01603 647670"}