Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

Theatre Support Worker

Position: Theatre Support WorkerTeam: General and EmergencyBand: 3 (Subject to meeting the full requirements and expectations of the job description)Location: Salford Royal Hospital, Salford, Greater Manchester

We are pleased to advertise a Band 3 Theatre Support Worker vacancy to work across the operating theatres at Salford Royal Hospital.

Band 2 Consideration: Candidates who do not initially meet the full criteria for Band 3 will be considered for a Band 2 position with the prospect of progression to Band 3 upon fulfilling the necessary requirements.

About the Role: We are seeking a compassionate and efficient Theatre Support Worker to join our dynamic General and Emergency Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care within the theatre setting, during general and emergency surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of the theatre and patient areas.
  • Provide logistical support to healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.
  • Ensure the well-being and safety of patients at all times.
  • Manage and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the theatre environment.
  • Handle equipment and instruments.

The shift pattern is days and nights, 7 days a week.

If you are looking for a new challenge and have excellent communication skills then we welcome your application.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of Surgical Areas:

    • Set up the theatre rooms prior to surgical procedures.
    • Ensure all necessary equipment and instruments are available and sterile.
  • Patient Care:

    • Assist in the transfer of patients to and from the theatre.
    • Provide reassurance and support to patients pre- and post-operation.
  • Supporting the Surgical Team:

    • Hand sterile instruments and supplies to the scrub staff.
    • Help position patients on the operating table.
  • Maintenance of Equipment:

    • Ensure surgical instruments and equipment is sent for cleaning and sterilisation post-operation.
    • Conduct routine checks and maintenance of theatre equipment.
  • Health and Safety Compliance:

    • Adhere to infection control protocols.
    • Dispose of clinical waste according to hospital guidelines.
  • Administrative Tasks:

    • Maintain accurate records of procedures and patient details.
    • Stock management and inventory control.
  • Continuous Learning:

    • Participate in training sessions and workshops.
    • Stay updated with the latest best practices in theatre operations.
  • Team Collaboration:

    • Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient operation of the theatre.
    • Participate in debriefings and team meetings to discuss improvements

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details

Date posted

07 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-CS207-24-P

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ people representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

We continually review our recruitment processes to ensure they are supporting us achieving an inclusive and representative team.

We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance. This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ people representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

We continually review our recruitment processes to ensure they are supporting us achieving an inclusive and representative team.

We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance. This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oCare Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement
  • oLevel 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Desirable

  • oNVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

  • oExperience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
  • oUnderstanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training

Desirable

  • oExperience of working within a health or social care environment
  • oExperience of working within a team

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • oGood communication skills
  • oAbility to work as part of a team
  • oDemonstrate self-motivational skills.
  • oBasic IT skills

Desirable

  • oGood organisational skills
  • oCommitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Additional

Essential

  • Flexibility/Adaptability
  • Internal rotation across all subspecialties
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oCare Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement
  • oLevel 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Desirable

  • oNVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential

  • oExperience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
  • oUnderstanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training

Desirable

  • oExperience of working within a health or social care environment
  • oExperience of working within a team

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • oGood communication skills
  • oAbility to work as part of a team
  • oDemonstrate self-motivational skills.
  • oBasic IT skills

Desirable

  • oGood organisational skills
  • oCommitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Additional

Essential

  • Flexibility/Adaptability
  • Internal rotation across all subspecialties

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Thomas Warrington

tom.warrington@nca.nhs.uk

01612064140

Details

Date posted

07 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-CS207-24-P

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


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