Theatre Assistant - Weekend Sessions - Swansea
Job Description
Job summary
Outpatient Network are currently seeking Healthcare Assistants with Gynaecological surgery experience to work in our weekend Theatres in Swansea
Main duties of the job
Patient Care: Assist patients with personal care tasks, including mobility, dressing, and hygiene, ensuring their comfort and dignity during their visit.
Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, promptly reporting any significant changes to the nursing staff.
Preparation for Appointments: Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
Assisting with Procedures: Support healthcare professionals during procedures by positioning patients, providing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Patient Education: Offer information and reassurance to patients regarding their procedures and post-operative care, helping to alleviate anxiety.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient care and observations, facilitating effective communication within the healthcare team.
Collaboration: Work closely with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth patient flow and comprehensive care.
About us
Outpatient Network is a clinical insourcing provider that supports NHS Trusts with reducing waiting times across an array of Medical, Surgical and Diagnostic specialties.
Job responsibilities
Role Overview: We are looking for a compassionate and motivated TheatreAssistant (HCA) to join our Gynecological surgery sessions. In this essential role, you will provide vital support to patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality care and a positive patient experience throughout the surgical process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Assist patients with personal care tasks, including mobility, dressing, and hygiene, ensuring their comfort and dignity during their visit.
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, reporting any significant changes to nursing staff.
- Preparation for Appointments: Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by ensuring they are clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
- Assisting with Procedures: Support healthcare professionals during procedures by positioning patients, providing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Patient Education: Provide information and reassurance to patients about their procedures and post-operative care, helping to alleviate anxiety.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient care and observations, ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team.
- Collaboration with the Healthcare Team: Work closely with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth patient flow and care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 6 months prior experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of having worked in Gynaecology Theatres
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Outpatient Network
Address
Outpatient Network
Swansea
SA2 8QA
