Band 3 Healthcare Assistant

Working under the supervision of the qualified theatre staff, the HCA will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.

*** Due to the high volume of interest in this role, we may need to close this vacancy before the closing date***

We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Applicants who already hold a visa that allows them to work in the UK are welcome to apply. However, the Trust will not be able to offer sponsorship once that visa expires. For induction, training and operational reasons, applicants must also have at least 12 monthsremainingontheir visa at the start of employment.

*** Applicants must either hold a valid Care Certificate or be able todemonstrateequivalent experience. Please make sure you include these details in your application.***

*** The application process consists of the following stages:***

1. Shortlisting of applications

2. Basic Maths & English Assessment
-DateTBC (Via Ms Teams - please note that the assessment session will be recorded)

3. Interview Date - TBC (Face to Face)

Please do not reapply if you have applied

To assist with nursing care as instructed by the theatre practitioner staff, preparing theatres, checking equipment, instrument counts, patient positioning as required To participate in team briefing/debriefing and NatSSip 2 safe surgery checks in accordance with Trust and local theatre policy

To assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments.

To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy.

To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment.

To support the housekeeper in the maintenance of a clean environment by ensuring that lockers and the surrounding bed area is cleaned and maintained properly, and that theatre tables and trolleys are cleaned and re-made when patients are discharged.

To assist in the checking, unpacking and storing of items delivered to the clinical area by central stores when necessary.

To ensure that all equipment is cleaned after use in line with Trust policy.

To be aware of, and demonstrate adherence to, the Trust’s policy on infection control and waste disposal. To adhere to the principles of universal precautions in all aspects of patient care.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.

Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area;
St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.Trust Values:

1.1 We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

2.Direct patient care:

2.1 To assist with…