'New To Care' Support Worker - Theatres

In Theatres we are recruiting a Theatre 'New to Care' Support Workers to join Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, on a 12 month training contract with progression opportunity to a substantive Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker role, if training and development is successfully completed.

The role is predominately based within The Day Surgery Unit which is very busy department and is expanding its services constantly. It is a dedicated unit which has three operating theatres, two recovery areas and a ward. There is also an ophthalmic department within the unit. The department manages day case elective surgery for adults and paediatric cases. It provides a service for elective surgical specialities which include; General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Oral/Max-Fax, Dermatology/Plastics, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Hand Trauma. Day Surgery encompasses the whole patient surgical journey from admission to discharge. Our goal is to provide high quality individualised care, in a timely manner, to a range of patients undergoing elective day case procedures.

Whilst the post is predominately in Day Surgery it also encompasses all theatres and you may be asked to support with across Main Theatres and in the soon to be opened new Theatres at HDFT.

The Theatre 'New to Care' Support Worker will assist and undertake an agreed range of tasks in relation to the care of a patient or group of patients and the environment in which care is delivered. The qualified Nurse/ODP is responsible for all care and supervision although tasks will be delegated to the AFC Band 2 Care Support Workers.

To support and care for patients in the Day Surgery Unit. Working under the supervision of trained practitioners in the role of Theatre Circulator and also providing pre and post operative care to patients in the ward area.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jenny Cockerham Job title: Specialist Lead in Day Surgery Unit Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: View phone number on uk.workus.org