Podiatric Surgery Theatre Assistant - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Podiatric Surgery Department at Park House, Carlton, Nottingham is a well-established successful department carrying out day case surgery under local anaesthetic on a variety of foot conditions.

It was originally set up in 1997, gradually increasing its capacity and staffing, providing a first class service to Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas.

The Podiatric Surgery Department at Park House, Nottingham requires additional theatre support to help with an increased demand /waiting list created during the Covid pandemic.

As such, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Theatre Assistant / HCA to join our team to cover for maternity leave.

Working in a fast paced department with a varied workload you will assist our surgeons and Podiatrists in providing exceptional patient care

Your duties will involve:
- to play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatre and help us maintain our exceptional levels of care
- to assist the wider theatre team with the safe passage of patients through the surgical pathway.
- to work closely with the Operating Department Practitioner
- to ensure the theatre stock levels are adequately maintained and rotated with high standards of infection prevention and control
- chaperoning.
- clinically supporting foot care and advice

Who we're looking for:

- a dynamic and experienced Theatre assistant / HCA / footcare assistant with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service
- previous experience working in a healthcare setting is desirable for this role
- a team player with a flexible attitude to service demands

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Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career.

Join our team of nearly 9000 who are making a difference every day. We are all about our people - our staff, volunteers, carers, service users and patients. We are NottsHC.

Working in a fast paced department with a varied workload you will assist our surgeons and Podiatrists in providing exceptional patient care

Your duties will involve:
- to play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatre and help us maintain our exceptional levels of care
- to assist the wider theatre team with the safe passage of patients through the surgical pathway.
- to work closely with the Operating Department Practitioner
- to ensure the theatre stock levels are adequately maintained and rotated with high standards of infection prevention and control
- taking basic observations & Covid swabbing.
- chaperoning.
- clinically supporting foot care and advice

Who we're looking for:

- a dynamic and experienced Theatre assistant / HCA / footcare assistant with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service
- previous experience working in a healthcare setting is desirable for this role
- a team player with a flexible attitude to service demands