Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (out of hours on call service)
- Job ref
- 388-6393604-ACS
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Theatre Healthcare Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
The Ophthalmic Theatre is looking for a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker who want to make a difference and become part of a highly motivated team. We will consider applications for full time with a commitment to our out of hours on call service, which is part of the role.
If you are a dynamic, hard-working, flexible worker and able to work under pressure, use your own initiative and are a team player with good communication skills. Then this could be the post for you!
You must have good verbal communication skills, able to prioritize workloads, work independently as well as working as part of a well-established team, and believe in delivering high standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
The job involves preparation of the theatre, ensuring the cleanliness of the environment and equipment, working in the theatre environment, and supporting qualified staff to provide excellent care to all patients. Good communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential.
This role also involves transiting patients from theatre to Eye Surgery unit.
If you are looking for a career which will keep you motivated and challenged, then this post will appeal to you.
Working for our organisation
Why work with us - You will be joining a busy clinical area within Torbay Hospital providing quality safe care for patients.
We offer all essential training and guidance. We also can offer training further into your time within the department to climb the promotional ladder.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Ophthalmic theatre team are hardworking specialists providing quality safe care for patients. We pride ourselves in our education system with mentors, education lead and pathways
Job Includes:
- Communicate with patients and members of staff, including managers, nurses, ODPs, support and medical staff to ensure the continuity of patient care
- To co-operate with other departments in procedures carried out in the operating department
- Follow Health and Safety regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment
- Awareness of cost implications and the effective use of resources
- To assist in the induction of new members of staff and students to the department
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Experience in healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
- NVQ training
- Care certificate
- Experience in perioperative environment
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of relevant patient care
- Evidence of continuing personal development
- Oral and written communication skills
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Circulating skills
- Competent in the use, care and maintenance of equipment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Viki Willicott
- Job title
- Ophthalmic Theatre Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803654961
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