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Job summary

Main area
ENT Theatres
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full and Part time hours considered. Working pattern 8am - 6pm.)
Job ref
164-6130687-B
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QMC Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£22,383 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Theatre Support Worker - ENT

Band 2

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the ENT Operating Theatre Department to recruit for the positions of theatre support worker to join our fantastic theatre team based at both our QMC and City Hospital Campuses. You will be a highly motivated, innovative and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, your team and our changing  and expanding services.

Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working and work to the highest standards of evidence based practice.

You will have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

 

Main duties of the job

You will be able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work and show commitment and enthusiasm. You will be able to show good interpersonal skills and the ability to use own initiative along with effective planning and organisation of your time and the ability to work under pressure.

You will be required to work within a team providing a presence in the clinical area ensuring Trust values and behaviours, theatre etiquette, policies and procedures are appropriately followed in addition to motivating the team providing a positive influence to improve theatre efficiency and ensure patients receive a high quality of safe and efficient care in a timely fashion.

Working for our organisation

You will be expected to work collaboratively with theatre practitioners and clinicians within ENT theatres; you should have an enthusiastic approach and be a team player with a flexible attitude to service needs.

Hours of work are 37.5 flexibly over 5 days, 8.00-6.00 and may include weekends and bank holidays.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Theatre Practitioner. 

Following appropriate training and assessment of competence undertake identified clinical and non-clinical duties.

Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Other Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills – e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstration of team working and ability to work in team

Qualifications and experience

Essential criteria
  • Works as part of a team and helps others within the team
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of National Care Certificate/Health and Social Care qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Stringer
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159249924
Additional information

Please contact me or one of my deputies on X85670

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