Peri-operative Healthcare Assistant - UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny
Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
The health care assistant (Peri-operative Care) is a member of the surgical team assisting in the care of management of patients undergoing surgical intervention and procedural sedation. Please note this is a part time contract at 19.5 hours per week on a 6 month fixed term contract.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in the preparation and checking of theatre equipment as per list and activity
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Work as a 2nd assistant to the surgeon assisting with surgical intervention as directed
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Complete check list to ensure equipment and instrumentation is available and fit for purpose.
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Stock Management
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Assist with the safe transfer of patients within the peri-operative setting including inter departmental transfers
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Assist in the positioning of patients and the use of appropriate pressure relieving aids.
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Assist with the collection of specimens as directed by the theatre nurse.
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Receive specimens from surgical/anaesthetic team, ensure correct labeling, packaging and requisition prior to safe transport to specimen area.
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Replenish sterile stocks as appropriate ensuring stock rotation.
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Ensure specified procedure areas and trolleys are stocked.
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Prepare and open sterile packs, instrument sets, sundries and pour lotions.
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Position relevant theatre equipment as appropriate.
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Assist with the gowning and gloving of theatre and medical staff.
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Ensure items for disposal are correctly bagged/binned and ready for collection as per waste disposal policy.
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Clean equipment surfaces, ensuring solutions used conforms to infection control policies.
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Report any faults of fabric, furniture or equipment.
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Undertake any other duties within the scope of the post as agreed with the theatre manager.
Endoscopy
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Support the RGN in the delivery of effective and efficient patient care.
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Understand how information is obtained, transmitted and stored during delivery of the care service in endoscopy.
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Preparation of endoscopy area including the endoscopy wash room.
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Ensure all endoscopes and supporting equipment is available and fit for purpose.
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Ensure consumables are available.
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Assist in the positioning of patients and the use of appropriate pressure relieving aids.
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Be familiar with the pre cleaning stage, leak testing, manual cleaning, storage and transportation of endoscopes.
Personnel
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Follow uniform policy reference
General
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Through the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.
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Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
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To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.
Quality & Safety – Safe Culture
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Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC. As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.
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You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
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Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
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Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.
Health & Safety
UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses.
All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.
Information Governance
In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
Qualifications & Experience:
Skills Essential to the Post:
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Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organizing skill
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Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships including the ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team
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Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect
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Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service.
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Demonstrate effective analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
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Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including sufficient command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
Qualifications:
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Evidence of FETAC Level 5 Education or equivalent life experience
Experience:
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Minimum of 12 months experience in a customer focused environment within the healthcare sector
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Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant working within the Peri-operative setting which may include endoscopy
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:
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Understand how information is obtained, transmitted and stored during delivery of the care service in endoscopy.
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Use positive communication skills when interacting with patients and relatives
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Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organizing skill
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Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships including the ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team
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Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect
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Demonstrate a commitment to providing a quality service.
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Demonstrate effective analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
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Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including sufficient command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
Personal Competencies:
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Attend in a timely manner all mandatory education sessions
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Time management skills.
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Able to act quickly to address urgent matters.
Salary: €34,647.06 - €42,177.91 per annum based on a 39 hour work week
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
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.
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
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided 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 in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
