Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the ENT Operating Theatre Department to recruit for the positions of theatre support worker to join our fantastic theatre team based at both our QMC and City Hospital Campuses. You will be a highly motivated, innovative and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, your team and our changing and expanding services.
Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working and work to the highest standards of evidence based practice.
You will have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work and show commitment and enthusiasm. You will be able to show good interpersonal skills and the ability to use own initiative along with effective planning and organisation of your time and the ability to work under pressure.
You will be required to work within a team providing a presence in the clinical area ensuring Trust values and behaviours, theatre etiquette, policies and procedures are appropriately followed in addition to motivating the team providing a positive influence to improve theatre efficiency and ensure patients receive a high quality of safe and efficient care in a timely fashion.
About us
You will be expected to work collaboratively with theatre practitioners and clinicians within ENT theatres; you should have an enthusiastic approach and be a team player with a flexible attitude to service needs.
Hours of work are 37.5 flexibly over 5 days, 8.00-6.00 and may include weekends and bank holidays.
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
Other Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work in team
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Works as part of a team and helps others within the team
Desirable
- Completion of National Care Certificate/Health and Social Care qualification
Person Specification
Other Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work in team
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Works as part of a team and helps others within the team
Desirable
- Completion of National Care Certificate/Health and Social Care qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).