Theatre Support Worker - Trauma Orthopaedic Theatres

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 2 Theatre Support Worker. Hours of work are 37.5 per week to fit the service.Trauma and Orthopaedic Theatres are looking to recruit enthusiastic and caring individuals who are able to work within a challenging theatre environment delivering safe and effective practice.Candidates need to show maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge and who thrive in a busy team environment - you must be committed to co-operative team working at all times.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary, you'll need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.To work alongside Theatre Practitioners to deliver care in the Theatre Department.All successful applicants must undertake and pass to a suitable standard the Trust's math and English test. Candidates will be expected to have previous experience in a caring role.

About us

NUH has an excellent national and international reputation for the quality of their patient care and for their research, education and innovation. They have strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for their students, as well as being a major research organisation.

For information about the Trust, including business plans, annual reports, and services, visit their website.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have various staff benefits. Some of the benefits of working for NUH include;

Access to the Staff Wellbeing programme including our 24hour staff advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, a staff physiotherapy service and staff support networks.

Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services.

Salary sacrifice schemes.

Cycle to work and travel passes.

NHS discounts.

Flexible working.

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-6215332

Job locations

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Theatre Practitioner.Following appropriate training and assessment of competence undertake identified clinical and non-clinical duties.Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Theatre Practitioner.Following appropriate training and assessment of competence undertake identified clinical and non-clinical duties.Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • able to communicate clearly in verbal and written format
  • GCSE C or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

  • completion of National Care Certificate/ Health and Social Care qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Works as part of a team and helps others within the team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

  • Understands and practices the principles of Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Evidence of Moving and Handling training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • able to communicate clearly in verbal and written format
  • GCSE C or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

  • completion of National Care Certificate/ Health and Social Care qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Works as part of a team and helps others within the team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

  • Understands and practices the principles of Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Evidence of Moving and Handling training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader Trauma and Orthopaedic Theatres

Rachel tate

rachel.tate@nuh.nhs.uk

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-6215332

Job locations

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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