East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Support Worker within the Theatre Department at 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 Job
Under 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. 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 a scanning device onto the T-DOC operating system ( this element is site specific ). Provide patient transportation services within the Surgical Directorate, collecting and returning patients from and to other wards and departments. After appropriate training, 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 Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals 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. Job Responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries, please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification
Experience
Previous Theatre experience Qualifications
General education to GCSE Grade C and above Willingness to undertake Care Certificate Willingness to undertake further training, i.e., apprenticeship Skills
Basic IT skills Ability to communicate effectively Basic life support Knowledge
Ability to cope in demanding situations Understand own limitations and seek assistance when required 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. Employer Name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Support Worker within the Theatre Department at 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 Job
Under 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. 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 a scanning device onto the T-DOC operating system ( this element is site specific ). Provide patient transportation services within the Surgical Directorate, collecting and returning patients from and to other wards and departments. After appropriate training, 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 Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals 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. Job Responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries, please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification
Experience
Previous Theatre experience Qualifications
General education to GCSE Grade C and above Willingness to undertake Care Certificate Willingness to undertake further training, i.e., apprenticeship Skills
Basic IT skills Ability to communicate effectively Basic life support Knowledge
Ability to cope in demanding situations Understand own limitations and seek assistance when required 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. Employer Name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
#J-18808-Ljbffr
