Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our dynamic and skilled team dedicated to the provision of high standards of care and attention within the Operating department.



The department at Worthing comprises of eight main theatres undertaking the following surgical specialties: General, Urology, Breast, Maxillo-Facial, ENT, minor Vascular, Orthopaedic Trauma and Gynaecology. We also staff the Obstetric theatre in Delivery Suite. At Southlands, Day Surgery cases are carried out in two main theatres, alongside our Ophthalmology department with two, day surgery theatres.



As a Theatre HCA you will be supported through an internal staff training and rotation programme which will cover all aspects of the Theatre HCA role within the Department.



As part of a busy departmental team you can expect to develop your skills within a range of specialities since the department provides 24-hour emergency cover.



Theatre HCAs are skilled practitioners working in the circulating or recovery role for elective operating lists, acute emergencies, acute trauma and obstetrics.



This is a busy operating department offering a wide variety of acute theatre care. There is an in-house training and rotation programme, to equip you with skills and knowledge through sets of competencies to work towards supporting excellence in patient care, along with opportunities for career development.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



Be a skilled circulating practitioner during an operating list, assisting the scrub practitioner and all members of the theatre team as needed



Accurately enter patients details in the theatre register and on the theatre electronic systems



Act as a circulating practitioner in theatre



Work in a support role in the recovery area



Assist in the setting up of theatres, checking equipment and instruments for the session, liaising with the person in charge



Maintain stock levels in theatres



Assisting with the daily checks in theatres



Assist as delegated in an emergency situation



Operate complex medical devices and troubleshooting



Supporting learners and new starters



Processing the collection of complex specimens, ensuring accurate documentation



Being part of complex procedures requiring two circulating practitioners, managing additional equipment and resources



Working in environments with radioactive waste and managing the risk



Please see and Person Specification for full details.