Job Information
Linnaeus Theatre Patient Care Assistant in Basildon, United Kingdom
Position
Theatre Patient care Assistant
Location: Southfields Veterinary Specialists
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Patient Care Assistant to join our Theatre Nursing Team. This is a permanent role working 42 hours a week with 1h lunch break.
As a Theatre PCA you will work alongside 2 full time Theatre RVNs, 1 part time Theatre RVN and 2 Theatre Techs. You will work with surgeons from soft tissue, orthopaedics, neurology, ophthalmology, cardiology and exotics.
Help the circulating nurse and scrub nurse in theatre.
Help with the maintenance and preparation of sterile supplies.
Help with stock maintenance and ordering equipment and supplies.
Infection control monitoring.
Work and communicate effectively between different departments and personnel.
Provide highest standard of care for our patients.
You would work a variety of shifts between 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 2:8 weekends with time in lieu the following week and a minimum of 1 bank holiday per year.
About Us
Southfields is the new name in referral services. It's a very exciting time to join a forward-thinking and highly motivated team that has the support of Linnaeus, providing significant investment in providing new innovative services, a contemporary state-of-the art working environment and commitment to personal and career development. With an excellent support team in place, you'll be able to concentrate on what you do best in a friendly and supportive practice and a brand new 42,000 sq.ft state-of-the-art facilities.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.