NHS
Job title:
Theatre Assistant
Company
NHS
Job description
If you are hard working, adaptable and ready for a new exciting challenge, we are ready to offer you this opportunity to develop and grow with our department.We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee theatre assistant. You will work across all specialities assisting the theatre team to deliver high quality care for our patients.This role is physically demanding and time critical. Full training will be given by our excellent Clinical practice leads (CPLs) with the support of other qualified mentors and existing theatre assistants.Main duties of the jobMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunications- Communicate with patients, carers, family and relatives as part of effective patient care.- Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team in relation to patients care and needs.- Demonstrate excellent levels of verbal and non-verbal communication skills in an area whichhas significant physical barriers to effective communication.Responsibility for Patient Care- Liaising with staff from multi-disciplines in matters relating to patient care and equipmentrelevant to care.- Maintain accurate and timely patients’ records and documentation ensuring confidentiality.- To uphold the Trust’s dignity and respect standards – First Impressions.- Ensure that care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.- Using professional judgements is able to analyse a range of patient conditions and actappropriately.- Maintaining high standards of patient care by personal example and professional conduct.- Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.- Liaising closely with other multi-disciplinary team members involved in care and support of thecritically ill patient and their family, which may include being involved with a majortrauma/death.About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidayso NHS pension scheme membershipo Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go furthero NHS Staff discountso Cycle to work schemeoSalary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debto Stockport Credit Union- for local financial adviceDate posted04 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number362-A-24-6731373Job locationsStepping Hill HospitalPoplar groveStockportSK2 7JEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached JD and person spec for details.Please note, this job is based in theatres and is not a ward based role, please read the JD for full details.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached JD and person spec for details.Please note, this job is based in theatres and is not a ward based role, please read the JD for full details.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.Person SpecificationEducationEssential
- 2 GCSEs oe equivalent NVQ 2
Desirable
- 2 years role experience
Skills and abilitiesEssential
- Able to move and handle patients. Good general health and attendance record.Effective time management.Work within a team
Desirable
- Experience desirable
Work related circumstancesEssential
- Occupational health clearence-Flexible and adaptable to shift rotation patterns including nights-24 hour cover 7 days a week.
Desirable
- Evidence of working shifts
ExperienceEssential
- Worked in a health care setting
Desirable
- Critical care ot theatre experience
Knowledge of roleEssential
- Understand the role applied for-what it entails ie physically demanding.
Desirable
- Completed care certificate.
Person SpecificationEducationEssential
- 2 GCSEs oe equivalent NVQ 2
Desirable
- 2 years role experience
Skills and abilitiesEssential
- Able to move and handle patients. Good general health and attendance record.Effective time management.Work within a team
Desirable
- Experience desirable
Work related circumstancesEssential
- Occupational health clearence-Flexible and adaptable to shift rotation patterns including nights-24 hour cover 7 days a week.
Desirable
- Evidence of working shifts
ExperienceEssential
- Worked in a health care setting
Desirable
- Critical care ot theatre experience
Knowledge of roleEssential
- Understand the role applied for-what it entails ie physically demanding.
Desirable
- Completed care certificate.
Expected salary
£23615 per year
Location
Stockport, Greater Manchester
Job date
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:38:43 GMT
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