Healthcare Support Worker - Clinical Care - PACU

Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen and reliable individual to join our team in the Recovery Department within the theatre complex! The department caters post anaesthesia for 19 Theatres which include Emergency Theatres, Trauma Theatres, Obstetric Theatres and a range of Multi-specialty Theatres. We are currently undergoing an expansion with the Jenny Lind Childrens Hospital, with 2 Paediatric Theatres and an Orthopaedic Centre which will so have 2 specialised theatres.

Recovery is a fast-paced working environment which requires a high level of organisation and the ability to be dynamic with the changing workload including the opportunity to assist with the management of post-operative patients in our wardable recovery area.

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 you will attend our Trust’s 2 week health care assistant’s course which will equip you with all the essential skills you will require to kick start your role as a health care practitioner!

• Transferring 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 our Recovery practitioners in providing a safe, high-quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures by:
  • Assisting our team with procedures such as meeting patient’s hygiene needs when required
  • Providing support in the management of our ‘wardable patient’ area.
  • Assisting the Recovery team in the preparation of the post-operative environment
  • Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels in Recovery
  • Providing a safe environment ensuring the highest quality of patient care is provided.
  • Developing specialised skills which will include blood gas sampling and ECG recordings.
• Have a fully flexible approach to working

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• 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 Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Demonstrates awareness of own professional responsibilities and upholds the PRIDE values consistently.
• Practices in accordance with the code of conduct for healthcare support workers clearly articulates the purpose of the code.
• Adherence to the uniform trust policy
• To act as a role model to others; always projecting a professional image.
• Understands what is meant by duty of care and the boundaries of the HCSW – Clinical care role.
• Adherence to NNUH policies consistently.
• To participate in tasks and carry out instructions of registered professionals relevant to area to support patient care e.g. collect blood for transfusion or purpose relevant to area, preparation of equipment for theatres, collecting medication from pharmacy or equipment from other clinical areas.
• To participate in audit as required.
• To develop self-awareness, building resilience, relationship building, self-care and adaptability.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

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