Advanced Theatre Assistant

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

The closing date is 21 May 2024

Job summary

If you are enthusiastic, motivated and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of dedicated staff then this unique opportunity to work in a specialist hospital in the beautiful county of Cornwall could be for you!

Experience of working in an operating department is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be given and we offer many opportunities for further career progression.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to registered staff with the perioperative care of all patients. The post holder will possess knowledge of surgical procedures and be able to provide support to facilitate the delivery of high quality patient care.

Acting under the direction of registered practitioners the post holder will use available information regarding resource to support the delivery of perioperative care.

The post holder will participate in all aspects of perioperative care delivering direct patient care in a manner sensitive to the individual patient's needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.

About us

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

The Royal Cornwall trust is spread across three sites; the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance and St Michaels' Hospital in Hayle.

Royal Cornwall Hospital - Operating Theatres (Trelawney, Tower and Newlyn) where you will be based, has fifteen operating theatres and is home for elective and emergency services.

You will be working with multi-disciplinary colleagues as a member of the core theatre team.

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-6272663

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital - Newlyn Theatre Suites

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this positon.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this positon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of secondary education as a minimum English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in operating department practice or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with the public , i.e people skills/relations

Desirable

  • Previous experience in healthcare in an acute environment of at least 6 months
  • Theatre experience or equivalent of at least 6 months
  • Clinical Skills, i.e venepuncture, OBS, Blood transfusion amongst others

Practical & Intellectual Skill

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Able to work in a Team environment

Desirable

  • Experience in using Galaxy system
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of secondary education as a minimum English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in operating department practice or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with the public , i.e people skills/relations

Desirable

  • Previous experience in healthcare in an acute environment of at least 6 months
  • Theatre experience or equivalent of at least 6 months
  • Clinical Skills, i.e venepuncture, OBS, Blood transfusion amongst others

Practical & Intellectual Skill

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Able to work in a Team environment

Desirable

  • Experience in using Galaxy system

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital - Newlyn Theatre Suites

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital - Newlyn Theatre Suites

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Manager

Christian Valenzuela

christian.valenzuela@nhs.net

01872253919

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-6272663

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital - Newlyn Theatre Suites

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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