Perioperative Assistant - Stamford
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for hard working, committed individuals to support qualified staff to provide safe high quality patient care within our procedure rooms at Stamford Hospital.
The Day Treatment Unit at Stamford Hospital consists of two procedure rooms with adjoining pre and post-operative patient areas.
The role will involve patient admissions, transfer of patients to the procedure rooms, operation of the scope processing machines, providing support for the patients whilst undergoing their procedure and post procedure care. There will also be an element of stock control and equipment management.
You will need to be keen to learn, be a good team player and a have a flexible approach to work.
Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the Peri-operative team assisting in the provision and delivery of an efficient and high quality patient journey. The Peri-operative Assistant (PA) will undertake patient transfer duties between / within the department and ward area. The practitioner will provide continuing support to the peri-operative teams during all phases of the patient's journey. The post holder will undertake all duties to a high standard whilst ensuring safe working practices.
Peri-operative care can be divided into three phases,
- Pre-procedure
- Intra-procedure
- Post-procedure
The PA will undertake all duties requested by the team leader PA's will undergo a competency training programme to ensure a safe patient service. The PA will undertake tasks in all areas of the department and external areas as required. All PA's will be rotated to support patient service requirements
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Details
Date posted
11 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-S-6203678
Job locations
Greenwood DTU, Stamford
Ryhall Road,
Stamford
PE9 1UA
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Greenwood DTU, Stamford
Ryhall Road,
Stamford
PE9 1UA
Employer's website
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