Cardiothoracic Theatre Senior Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-0943 |
Summary
Participate in the cleaning of theatre areas inline with control of infection policies. Responsible for the correct preparation of the post-operative Cardiothoracic beds. Prepare and restock 02 and C02 cylinders on a daily basis. Assist with stock labelling, ordering and re-stocking on a daily basis, whilst adhering to manual handling policy and procedures. Ensure correct labelling, handing and transportation of patient specimens according to Trust policy. Transport blood products, notes etc from wards and other departments within the hospital, in accordance with Trust policy. Undertake relevant departmental training programmes, designed to develop the individuals clinical skills, enabling them to participate as a key member of the emergency on call team. Awareness of local, national and professional policies and guidelines relevant to the sphere of responsibility. Assist new staff members regarding working arrangements, policy and strategy within the theatre complex, directorate and Trust. Participate in training/acting as mentor to new General Support Assistants/ Health Care Assistants. Education Complete a training program as identified for this role Acknowledge limitations of knowledge and skills Have an awareness of radiation safety Lasering and Stenting Attend annual Trust updates To participate in training and development as identified in Appraisals To maintain his/her/their own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her/their role within the cardiothoracic theatres. To participate in the development and implementation of Unit policy and nursing strategies. To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients. Give effective support to the multi-disciplinary team when assuming the role of the Circulating practitioner, under the supervision of the registered practitioner. Assist the registered practitioner in rapidly changing emergency situations within the theatre and ward environments, requiring a high degree of professionalism and clinical competence. Participate in the HCA/GSA on-call rota, utilising knowledge and experience to assist the registered practitioner in the safe and effective delivery of care to patients receiving emergency treatment out of hours. 12 hour on call overnight and 24 hour weekend days.