Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Tavistock Day Case team as a Band 3 HCA for 20 hours per week Tavistock Hospital is a busy community hospital.  The theatre suite operates Monday to Friday providing surgical day case procedures in a number of specialities.

The theatre team are looking for a motivated, organised individual to join our friendly team. You will work to ensure that patients are admitted, treated and discharged in a timely and efficient manner, making the process as smooth as possible for patients.  This is an exciting time to join a growing department.

Previous experience in the  Peri –operative environment is desirable .As a theatre HCA with past experience you will be a crucial member of our team. We offer a comprehensive induction program and structured development. The successful candidates will work as part of the nursing/ODP team to provide high standards of care to ensure a positive experience to all patients.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

·  The Health Care Assistant is able to work as part of the Surgical Suite under the direction of the Nurse/ODP assisting in the provision of a high standard of nursing care, advice and information to patients, relatives and carers.  They will participate in clinical areas and processes appropriate to their level of knowledge, experience and skills.

The HCA works as part of the Surgical Suite team under the supervision of registered nurses and ODP’s:-

·         Participates in the delivery of patient care

·         Contributes towards ward/department organisation

·         Supports registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment

The HCA demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies.  S/he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.