Theatre Clinical Support Worker - Orthopaedic Elective & Trauma Team

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital is seeking to recruit two Clinical Support Workers to join our dynamic operating theatre team. Whether you have experience or are looking to start a career in the operating theatre, WUTH is the organisation for you. We need support workers to deliver and support high standards of perioperative care to our patients.

The post holder will be required to work as part of a highly motivated team with real commitment to providing a high standard of patient care. The role requires you to support other members of the theatre team, such as scrub practitioners, Operating Department Practitioners (ODP), surgeons and anaesthetists.

If you seek to work in a specialised team and wish to build an exciting and fulfilling career at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, then this is the role for you.

The post is with the Orthopaedic team based predominantly at Clatterbridge Hospital, however there is cross site working required.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care.
Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium.
Prioritising own workload.
Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations.
Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual.
Undertake some clerical duties such as filing.
Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly.
Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property.
Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrity.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

10 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-24-338-A

Job locations

Clatterbridge Hospital

Clatterbridge Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Theatre Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Theatre Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Previous healthcare setting experience

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in care
Care Certificate
Experience working in NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Annually attend and participate in Mandatory study days, which include manual handling and basic CPR

Desirable

Good IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

Understand when to seek support and advice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Proven problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Able to work as part of a team

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good organisational skills
Ability to always maintain a professional approach
Reliable
Able to conform to Trust and departmental policies and procedures
Ability to perform under pressure

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Previous healthcare setting experience

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in care
Care Certificate
Experience working in NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Annually attend and participate in Mandatory study days, which include manual handling and basic CPR

Desirable

Good IT skills

Personal Attributes

Essential

Understand when to seek support and advice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Proven problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Able to work as part of a team

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good organisational skills
Ability to always maintain a professional approach
Reliable
Able to conform to Trust and departmental policies and procedures
Ability to perform under pressure

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).

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