Theatre Healthcare Assistant - UPMC KildareLocation: UPMC Kildare HospitalJob type: PermanentOverview of role: The role of the Theatre Healthcare Assistant is to support the nursing team and consultants within Theatre. The role involves preparing Theatres for surgery, assisting in the transfer of patients to and from Theatre and ensuring that the Theatre environment is always clean and sterile. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To
prepare operating theatres for surgery ensuring they are clean, sterile
and all required equipment is in place.To
transport patients to and from the operating theatres.To
assist RGN in the setting of quality standards, including monitoring and
reviewing in line with current clinical guidelines and policy.To
liaise with stores regarding replenishing of stock, using requisitions as
set out by the stores department.To
ensure all stock areas, sluices, and general areas are kept clutter free
and tidy at all times.To
liaise with facilities management regarding maintenance of equipment and
the facility in general.To
escort patients as required to other departments within the hospital
assuring the health and safety of patients, self and colleagues at all
times.Qualifications & Experience:Essential
requirements:Relevant
FETAC Level 5 qualification.At
least six months' experience in a care environment.Ability
to work on own initiative.Strong
communication skills.Desirable
requirements:Previous
experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Theatre Environment.Equal
Opportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay
and premium pay where applicable.Benefits –
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension
Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover
for all employees up to the age of 66.Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of
UPMC through our annual ACES programme.Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible
working opportunities to support you to work around external family
commitments.Development
and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach
their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.About
UPMC A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.