Theatre Support Worker

Job title:

Theatre Support Worker

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Support Worker within the Theatre Department the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital.We firmly believe that developing our staff is key to success; we have a dynamic and progressive training and development ethos, providing excellent opportunities to enhance your knowledge and competencies, nurturing your personal and professional development by encouraging and supporting you to reach your full potential!We are proud that our dedicated and passionate employees from across East Kent Hospitals are featured in the biggest NHS recruitment drive in its 70+ year history!Main duties of the jobUnder supervision provide assistance to the multidisciplinary team in the provision of a high standard of patient care within the Theatres, Day Surgery and other departments. To participate in Theatre and Day Surgery work, as directed by Senior Staff.Pack and unpack the instrument trolleys and deliver sterile items to theatres and other departments within the hospital. Track instruments using scanning device onto the T- DOC operating system (this element is site specific)To provide a patient transportation services within the Surgical Directorate, collecting and returning patients from and to other wards and departments.After appropriate training you will assist the theatre staff in delivering direct patient care within the operating theatre by undertaking the role of the circulating practitioner during surgical procedures.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Date posted20 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number344-3878SACJob locationsQueen Elizabeth the Queen Mother HospitalSt. Peter’s RoadMargateCT9 4ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Healthcare experience

Desirable

• Previous Theatre experience

QualificationsEssential

• General education to GCSE Grade C and above
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training i.e. apprenticeship
• Healthcare qualifications

SkillsEssential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively

Desirable

• Basic life support

KnowledgeEssential

• Ability to cope in demanding situations
• Understand own limitations and seek assistance when required

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Healthcare experience

Desirable

• Previous Theatre experience

QualificationsEssential

• General education to GCSE Grade C and above
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training i.e. apprenticeship
• Healthcare qualifications

SkillsEssential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively

Desirable

• Basic life support

KnowledgeEssential

• Ability to cope in demanding situations
• Understand own limitations and seek assistance when required

Expected salary

£23615 per year

Location

Margate, Kent

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:52:38 GMT

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