Theatre Senior Health Care Support Worker

Job Overview

The post holder will support existing health care staff in delivering a safe and efficient service in a caring environment which supports professional and service development. The post holder will be expected to ensure that each patient received into the reception area undergoes all relevant checks prior to being transferred into the operating theatre.

To control the dispatch of each patient to the correct operating theatre, ensuring all relevant information is communicated to the practitioner receiving handover of care.

Main duties of the job

Receive patients from the ward nurse/pilot nurse into reception and demonstrate a clear understanding of the information received.

Ensure patient’s documentation supports safeguards and immediately bringing any discrepancies or concerns to the attention of the practitioner in charge of the relevant theatre.

Ensure patient’s safety at all times during their stay in reception. Ensure that all information is passed over to and understood by the receiving practitioner.

To accurately input information onto the computerised Theatre Information Systems.

Manage the operating list file with the theatre receptionist so that all lists are current and accurate and all relevant areas have received copies.

General observation within the reception area regarding stock control, general tidiness and cleanliness.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with in a team
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Sufficient experience in care work
• Worked in a theatre/ hospital setting
  
  

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general standard of education
• NVQ level 3 in care or relevant / or working towards
  
  

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good interpersonal skills, tactful and diplomatic.
• Motivated and enthusiastic to learn
• Caring and conscientious
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work in a high pressure environment
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to work flexible hours
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh speaker