Theatre Healthcare Assistant inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED
TUE 14 JAN 2025
Opportunity for career progression from Band 2 to Band 3 with support and training.
Engagement in a dynamic and innovative healthcare environment specialized in women's health.
Direct involvement in providing high-quality, patient-focused care within a supportive theatre team.
Exposure to a variety of surgical procedures, enhancing practical skills and theatre experience.
Ability to work with leading experts in the field, benefiting from mentorship and professional development.
Flexibility in working patterns allows for diverse personal schedules, including the experience of different shifts.
Contribution to meaningful work, supporting patients during their peri-operative journey in a caring and compassionate setting.
The Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate Theatre Healthcare Assistants to join its Theatre department at Liverpool Women's Hospital. Candidates with previous theatre experience will start at Band 3, while those without experience will begin at Band 2 and receive necessary training and support to progress to Band 3 once they achieve required competencies. The role involves providing direct patient care in a safe environment, maintaining cleanliness in the operating theatre, assisting with sterile procedures, and participating in various safety protocols under the supervision of qualified staff. Flexibility in working shifts, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties, is essential.
Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and a willingness to learn. Educational qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or higher in Healthcare or equivalent are required, and applicants must be willing to complete a Care Certificate within 12 weeks if they do not have the necessary qualifications. The role emphasises patient-focused care, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards, contributing to the Trust's commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services for women, babies, and families.
Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and a willingness to learn. Educational qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or higher in Healthcare or equivalent are required, and applicants must be willing to complete a Care Certificate within 12 weeks if they do not have the necessary qualifications. The role emphasises patient-focused care, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards, contributing to the Trust's commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services for women, babies, and families.
Job Summary
We are looking for compassionate and caring Theatre Health Care Assistants to join our team, to maintain the delivery of safe, high quality, patient-focused care within our Theatre department at Liverpool Women's Hospital
Successful applicants with significant previous Theatre Health Care experience and proofof competence of the required skills for working in theatres, will commence as a Band 3.
Successful applicants with no previous theatre experience will commence as a Band 2 and will be supported to develop the knowledge and skills to work independently. Upon completion of competence achievement and able to participate in on call emergency work, will automatically progress to Band 3.
We are looking for forward thinking, highly motivated staff, who are able to demonstrate good time management skills, you will also need to possess good communication skills (verbal, written & electronic) and have the ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
This post is suitable for unregistered applicants who hold NVQ2 or higher in Healthcare / Perioperative Practice / care certificate or equivalent, applicants without the above will be willing to undertake and complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks.
The successful applicants will give direct care to patients attending the operating department, in a safe and welcoming environment under the supervision of professionally qualified staff.
Please note: This role does require you to work days, nights, evenings, weekends & on-call.
Main duties of the job
To perform as a safe competent clinical member of the theatre team and provide care for the peri-operative patient under the supervision of qualified staff.
To ensure the cleanliness of all the Operating Theatre areas and equipment at all times and to participate in all cleaning programmes, including before and following routine and emergency operating procedures.
To prepare the Operating Theatre prior to and following operative procedures ensuring correct equipment available and in working order and to notify the Registered Practitioner of any problems identified.
To assist the Scrubbed Practitioner in the preparation and replenishment of sterile trolleys using an aseptic technique.
To participate in swab, needle and instrument counts under the direction of the Scrubbed Practitioner and in accordance with the departmental procedure.
To participate and comply with all aspects of any Local Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (LocSSIPs) process and associated documentation completion during the provision of patient care.
About Us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliinXF brochure: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliinXF posted
13 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
159-LWH-410-24-A
Job locations
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For information regarding full duties, responsibilities and a detailed job description please see attached documentation
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For information regarding full duties, responsibilities and a detailed job description please see attached documentation
Person Specification
Work Related Circumstances Essential
We are looking for compassionate and caring Theatre Health Care Assistants to join our team, to maintain the delivery of safe, high quality, patient-focused care within our Theatre department at Liverpool Women's Hospital
Successful applicants with significant previous Theatre Health Care experience and proofof competence of the required skills for working in theatres, will commence as a Band 3.
Successful applicants with no previous theatre experience will commence as a Band 2 and will be supported to develop the knowledge and skills to work independently. Upon completion of competence achievement and able to participate in on call emergency work, will automatically progress to Band 3.
We are looking for forward thinking, highly motivated staff, who are able to demonstrate good time management skills, you will also need to possess good communication skills (verbal, written & electronic) and have the ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
This post is suitable for unregistered applicants who hold NVQ2 or higher in Healthcare / Perioperative Practice / care certificate or equivalent, applicants without the above will be willing to undertake and complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks.
The successful applicants will give direct care to patients attending the operating department, in a safe and welcoming environment under the supervision of professionally qualified staff.
Please note: This role does require you to work days, nights, evenings, weekends & on-call.
Main duties of the job
To perform as a safe competent clinical member of the theatre team and provide care for the peri-operative patient under the supervision of qualified staff.
To ensure the cleanliness of all the Operating Theatre areas and equipment at all times and to participate in all cleaning programmes, including before and following routine and emergency operating procedures.
To prepare the Operating Theatre prior to and following operative procedures ensuring correct equipment available and in working order and to notify the Registered Practitioner of any problems identified.
To assist the Scrubbed Practitioner in the preparation and replenishment of sterile trolleys using an aseptic technique.
To participate in swab, needle and instrument counts under the direction of the Scrubbed Practitioner and in accordance with the departmental procedure.
To participate and comply with all aspects of any Local Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (LocSSIPs) process and associated documentation completion during the provision of patient care.
About Us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliinXF brochure: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliinXF posted
13 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
159-LWH-410-24-A
Job locations
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For information regarding full duties, responsibilities and a detailed job description please see attached documentation
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For information regarding full duties, responsibilities and a detailed job description please see attached documentation
Person Specification
Work Related Circumstances Essential
- Ability to partake in flexible working shifts patterns including nights, twilight's and on call
- Understands the job requires frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions/ body fluids/noxious fumes/ COSHH regulated substances
- Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or education equivalent
- NVQ 2/3 in care/care related subject
- Care Certificate
- Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation or service industry requiring people contact
- Experience of using digital systems to input information and able to explain the importance of why information needs to be recorded accurately
- Ability to develop and maintain communication both verbal and written
- Can demonstrate the ability to understand and follow a work related instruction
- Works well as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills
- Is able to relate well with patients/colleagues/the multi disciplinary team and wider Trust Staff
- Can demonstrate an understanding of what is required within the role of Theatre Health Care Assistant
- Can demonstrate where they have worked using their own initiative and able to follow direction by a Registered Healthcare Practition
- Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role
- Good Communicato
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