Perioperative Care Support worker (Band 2)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 December 2024

Job summary

Our operating theatres are recruiting for full / part time Band 2 experienced perioperative care support workers. We would like you to join us in delivering the highest standards of care in a well-equipped, safe environment with Our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients as a priority. Our specialties include Ophthalmology, General Surgery, ENT, Gynecology, Urology, Maxilla-facial, elective Orthopedics, Acutes & trauma, Obstetrics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.

Are you forward thinking, motivated, organised and dedicated who are seeking a career in perioperative nursing & have the aspiration and motivation to work in this complex environment. Our investment & commitment to our staffs continuous professional development in knowledge and skills will provide a varied yet rewarding career in the perioperative environment. You may already have experience in this role. We require staff to cover a 24 hour service over a 7 day period.

Previous applicants need not reapply

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range of duties including clerical and patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner ODP, Nurse or a Senior Perioperative Care Assistant. Theatre Support staff will assist the Registered Practitioners to deliver patient care and prepare the environment in which care is delivered. In pursuing these duties, the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

423-6819333

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and the person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and the person specification

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills, including observation, listening & reaction as required.verbal & IT
Ability to work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Skills in Infection Prevention and Control
Skills in patient safety
Skills in manually handling people
Skills in safeguarding people

Qualifications

Essential

General education; Numerate & Literate to Functional skills Maths & English Level 2, GCSE A-C or equivalent

Desirable

BTEC Health & Social studies
The Care Certificate
QCF Level 2 / 3 Heath Dipoloma or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a team environment
Previous experience of working with the public

Desirable

Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Previous experience of working with the public

Knowledge

Essential

A basic understanding of working in the Operating Theatre
Understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications

Desirable

Knowledge of IT systems, Electronic patient records Trisoft, Health Edge

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good Interpersonal skills
Motivated and enthusiastic
Smart and reliable, good time management
Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

Self-motivated
Self-care strategies for managing physical, mental & emotional challenges

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Good communication skills, including observation, listening & reaction as required.verbal & IT
Ability to work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Skills in Infection Prevention and Control
Skills in patient safety
Skills in manually handling people
Skills in safeguarding people

Qualifications

Essential

General education; Numerate & Literate to Functional skills Maths & English Level 2, GCSE A-C or equivalent

Desirable

BTEC Health & Social studies
The Care Certificate
QCF Level 2 / 3 Heath Dipoloma or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a team environment
Previous experience of working with the public

Desirable

Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Previous experience of working with the public

Knowledge

Essential

A basic understanding of working in the Operating Theatre
Understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications

Desirable

Knowledge of IT systems, Electronic patient records Trisoft, Health Edge

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good Interpersonal skills
Motivated and enthusiastic
Smart and reliable, good time management
Ability to work flexibly

Desirable

Self-motivated
Self-care strategies for managing physical, mental & emotional challenges

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.