Job summary
- Main area
- Main Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-155AS-24-B
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
We are currently looking to recruit a Theatre Support Worker. This is a great opportunity to widen your existing theatre knowledge and skills, working more closely with the scrub and anaesthetic teams. Experience of working in NHS Theatres is desirable but training would be given to the right candidate if you have experience as an NHS Support Worker.
If your application is successful you will need to provide sight of your GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) showing you have attained Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English Language.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
To assist the clinical team to provide a standard of patient care which is in
accordance with agreed nursing practice and Trust Policy, through the provision of basic nursing care and housekeeping duties.
To rotate through all specialities to meet service needs.
Working for our organisation
As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation’s values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person specification
Experience of theatre
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as NHS Support Worker
- Knowledge of theatre
Desirable criteria
- Current experience of Theatre
Knowledge of theatre area
Essential criteria
- awareness of theatre procedure
Desirable criteria
- knowledge of theatre area and processes
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English Language
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in operating department support or care or equivalent.
- NVQ level 3 in operating department support work or care
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
- Kris Booth
- Job title
- Theatres Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204390390
- Additional information
01204 390390 ext: 4518
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