Healthcare Assistant - TheatresinOrmskirkinOrmskirkPUBLISHED SAT 22 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work as part of a dedicated theatre team, contributing to high-quality patient care.
Possibility for professional development through continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Direct engagement with a diverse range of patients and healthcare professionals, enhancing communication skills.
Role involves maintaining a safe and secure environment, promoting Health and Safety awareness.
Chance to support equality and diversity, ensuring fair treatment of all patients and staff.
Involvement in a rewarding healthcare setting that values staff contributions and teamwork.
Fixed-term contract providing clarity on employment duration and the opportunity to gain experience in a specialized environment.
Join our compassionate Theatre team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Healthcare Assistant and make a significant impact on patients' lives. This fixed-term role is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to support a diverse team dedicated to providing outstanding care within a dynamic theatre environment. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our theatres, collaborating with clinical staff, and helping create a safe and welcoming space for patients during their procedures.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll engage with patients and staff alike, encouraging their comfort and dignity throughout their journey. You'll assist in maintaining facilities, ensuring cleanliness, and managing essential supplies—all while developing your skills in healthcare. Our Trust is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, valuing diversity and equality, and providing you with the support and resources you need to flourish. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career in healthcare where your contributions genuinely matter, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become an integral part of our mission to deliver Five Star Patient Care in Ormskirk and beyond.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll engage with patients and staff alike, encouraging their comfort and dignity throughout their journey. You'll assist in maintaining facilities, ensuring cleanliness, and managing essential supplies—all while developing your skills in healthcare. Our Trust is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, valuing diversity and equality, and providing you with the support and resources you need to flourish. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career in healthcare where your contributions genuinely matter, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become an integral part of our mission to deliver Five Star Patient Care in Ormskirk and beyond.
Opportunity to work as part of a dedicated theatre team, contributing to high-quality patient care.
Possibility for professional development through continuous learning and skill enhancement.
Direct engagement with a diverse range of patients and healthcare professionals, enhancing communication skills.
Role involves maintaining a safe and secure environment, promoting Health and Safety awareness.
Chance to support equality and diversity, ensuring fair treatment of all patients and staff.
Involvement in a rewarding healthcare setting that values staff contributions and teamwork.
Fixed-term contract providing clarity on employment duration and the opportunity to gain experience in a specialized environment.
Job Summary
Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our Theatre team.
The responsibilities would include working as part of a team alongside the clinical staff in the department to ensure efficient running of the theatres.
Please note, this vacancy may close early should a sufficient amount of applications be received.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
oNational Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-705
Job locations
Ormskirk
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 6AN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
KEY DUTIES
Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our Theatre team.
The responsibilities would include working as part of a team alongside the clinical staff in the department to ensure efficient running of the theatres.
Please note, this vacancy may close early should a sufficient amount of applications be received.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters.
- Develop own knowledge and skills and provide information to others to help their developments.
- Monitor and maintain Health, Safety and Security to self and others.
- Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so.
- Support equality and value diversities.
- Monitor and maintain environments, buildings and items.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2
oNational Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-705
Job locations
Ormskirk
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 6AN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters.
- Develop own knowledge and skills and provide information to others to help their developments.
- Monitor and maintain Health, Safety and Security to self and others.
- Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so.
- Support equality and value diversities.
- Monitor and maintain environments, buildings and items.
- To provide assistance with patient care to all members of the theatre team
- To participate in keeping all theatres are clean, tidy and stocked up.
- To participate in keeping all other areas of theatre suite clean and tidy
- Assist in the maintenance of good communication channels within the department and other areas within the Trust.
- To act as a role model and contribute to the development of others.
- To act as a circulating member of the theatre team as per Theatre Policy, including checking of swabs, instruments, and sharps.
- To escort patient into theatre as per Theatre Policy.
- To work collaboratively with the peri-operative team to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- To assist with decontamination and sterilization procedures
- To assist Theatre staff in ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and the principles of COSHH. To be aware of the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and to follow trust policy in relation to Environmental Risk Management and the reporting of accidents and incidents.
- To be aware of his/her duties and responsibilities in relation to Clinical Risk Management
- To maintain awareness of Trust Policies and Procedures
- To assist in the care and maintenance of equipment reporting any faults or hazards appropriately
- To ensure all items for disposal are correctly bagged and labelled before transfer to central collection area, to include undertaking duties in back corridor.
- To assist patient comfort and dignity is maintained at all times, and to provide reassurance and support to patients, visitors and carers.
- To assist staff transferring patients according to Manual Handling Guidelines and Policies
- To assist in specimen collection and delivery as per Trust policy
- To liaise with theatre reception and ward staff when requesting patients. To communicate with all other departments, answering telephones and taking messages relaying them to senior personnel.
- To assist in stock rotation in sterile stores and theatres and undertake role of store-person in their absence.
- To cover the reception desk, collecting Theatre data, sending for patients, and using the Galaxy theatre system.
KEY DUTIES
- Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters.
- Develop own knowledge and skills and provide information to others to help their developments.
- Monitor and maintain Health, Safety and Security to self and others.
- Maintain quality in own work a
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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