Job Description

Job Title  Healthcare Assistant

Department Theatre Department

Line Manager Theatre Lead

Location Fortius Surgical Centre (FSC), 18 Bentinck Street, London, W1U 2EU

Contract type Permanent Full-time covering a flexible shift pattern

Salary Competitive

About Fortius

The Fortius Group is the UK's leading private orthopaedic and sports injury group. Founded in London by a group of leading Orthopaedic Surgeons and Radiologists, with a shared vision of building a worldwide centre of excellence in musculoskeletal care. Their vision was to create a clinic that would bring together the country's leading experts in orthopaedics and sports injury treatment, with a shared commitment to advancing the science of medicine and a better patient experience.

That group of experts now includes over 80 leading specialists, with two outpatient and diagnostic clinics, a surgical centre and an innovative inpatient unit for joint replacement surgery, in partnership with Bupa.

Our orthopaedic surgical centre opened in November 2016. You will be part of a dedicated theatre team, working from a state of the art facility in London’s West End, and assisting with providing comprehensive care to perioperative patients who have undergone day surgery.

Overall Purpose

To support the registered practitioners in the delivery of first-class theatre care.

Dimensions

• Be integral to and supportive of the wider theatre team
• Work within the boundaries of his/her existing knowledge and skills at all times.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Assist with peri operative care.
2. Assist in all regulatory checks namely swabs and WHO ssc.
3. Have a basic understanding of orthopaedic procedures carried out in the theatres.
4. Liaise effectively with nursing staff, multi-disciplinary teams and other allied health
5. professionals.
6. Make appropriate and objective written entries in patient records, keeping them accurate and up to date.
7. Assist the theatre administrator with the preparation and completion of charge sheets (revenue capture).
8. Be committed to working flexibly within a dynamic environment, responding to the changing needs of the service.
9. Contribute to the evaluation of complaints, incidents and accidents.
10. Work within and be aware of the organisations clinical policies and guidelines.

Decisions and Impact

• Work within own level of competence, recognise own limitations and know when to ask for help and guidance.
• Escalate concerns to a senior member of staff.

Complexity

Assisting theatre staff in an ever-changing environment while continuing to meet the demands of a responsive nursing service.

Focus on patient care with some guidance but without direct supervision.

Main Contacts

• Theatre Manager
• Recovery Staff
• Patients
• Theatre Staff
• Front of House Staff
• Consultants  
• Ward Staff
• Porters
• Housekeeping

Equality & Diversity

All Fortius employees must have respect for every individual, treating everyone with dignity, courtesy, fairness and consideration, and welcoming and accepting differences between people. It is the responsibility of every employee to work towards the elimination of all discrimination and prejudice.

Health & Safety

All Fortius employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable Fortius to meet its own legal duties.

Infection Control

It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff to minimise the risk of avoidable Healthcare Associated Infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Fortius Infection Prevention and Control policies.

Quality Governance

All Fortius employees must adhere to Fortius policies and procedures and seek advice on these when in doubt as to their scope and applicability.

Employees are specifically reminded that they must respect the confidentiality of all information they have access to during their employment including personal data.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review.

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience and Skills

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a hospital environment
• Able to work in team and use their initiative
• Fluent communicator (written and verbal) with good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Flexible, helpful and caring
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in working in a theatre environment
• Knowledge of orthopaedic clinical procedures

Values

All Fortius staff are expected to display and aspire to the Fortius Values.

Making it Happen

Be proactive in reviewing the current service, making recommendations and implementing changes to continuously improve the patient journey.

Stronger Together

Work in partnership with the multi –disciplinary team to challenge and influence clinical and managerial decision making.

Personalised Service

Deliver a patient centred service, provide patients with information regarding their care and treatment.