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Barnsley Hospital is looking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated individual to the post of a Clinical Support Worker for the Day Surgery Unit. We expect the highest standards of clinical care for our patients and we are proud of our achievements regarding patient safety. You will be able to communicate effectively and adopt a practical common-sense approach to working and be able to work well under pressure. The ability to motivate your colleagues with some day surgery/theatre experience at Band 3 level is advantageous. Ideally you would be multi-skilled and have previous experience of working within a busy healthcare setting - being flexible and adaptable is crucial in our busy department. The Day Surgery Unit at Barnsley Hospital consists of 2 elective operating theatres,1 minor operations room, an admissions area, recovery and a discharge ward. We also have 1 brand new theatre based in the Alhambra Centre in Barnsley town center where we undertake local anesthetic Ophthalmology cases. Our clinical work is varied and includes, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, trauma and orthopedics, gynecology, breast surgery, urology, ophthalmology, pediatric surgery, maxillo-facial surgery, head and neck surgery and oral surgery. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and develop your own skills within a supportive, friendly, forward-thinking environment.
Job Responsibility:
Preparing theatres for surgery including the cleaning of theatre and recovery areas
Collecting and escorting patients for their surgeries
Maintaining appropriate patient records
To contribute to the delivery of patients individual care needs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Registered Nurse within theatre, recovery, admissions and our discharge area
To work flexibly as part of a team
Undertaking movement of patients, cleaning and general duties in accordance with the Departments requirements
To be conversant with all aspects of the Stores ordering system, stock levels and supply in the Theatre Department
To liaise between Theatres and other areas to escort patients to Theatre prior to their operation.
Requirements:
Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff
Understanding of how to work as part of a team
Have the courage to challenge & question appropriately
An understanding of the role of a Support Worker
An awareness of what is important to a patient
Functional skills in literacy and numeracy
The Care Certificate or working towards
Previous experience working and communicating with the public.
Nice to have:
Computer skills (word processing, email, internet use)
Knowledge of the theatre setting and workload
Educated to GCSE Standard C or above (English and Maths)
Previous experience of working in an acute healthcare setting
Some day surgery/theatre experience at Band 3 level.