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Health Care Assistant - Theatre - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin

Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin
Job type: Full-time Contract of Employment

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Previous experience of working in a caring profession is desirable.
Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
Have the ability to undertake the physical demands of the role.
Be motivated and able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Be of good character.

The ideal candidate will display personal initiative, value others opinions and have concise communication skills, forward thinking and actively take responsibility for meeting internal and external customer needs to achieve customer satisfaction.

The Health Care Assistant reports to and is accountable to the Clinical Nurse Managers and the Director of Nursing in all matters relating to the position.

The appointee will be required to work in any patient service area of the clinic and he/she will be required to rotate between wards and any other patient service areas as deemed appropriate by clinic management.

The role of the Health Care Assistant is to assist the Nursing Staff in the delivery of patient care, under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses. The primary role is to assist nurses with nursing care and associated duties.

The Health Care Assistant will work under the supervision and direction of Nursing Staff, who will decide in respect of each patient the work to be undertaken by the Attendant.

Strict confidentiality must be maintained at all times and the Health Care Assistant must ensure the dignity of the patients is maintained at all times.

Health Care Assistants should report on and off duty to the Clinical Nurse Manager or deputy or in their absence.

Qualifications & Experience:

Possess a good standard of education
FETAC Level 5 Qualification is essential

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.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

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.