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Theatre Support Worker - Ophthalmic Theatres

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring Band 2 who is looking to work within a challenging yet rewarding Ophthalmic theatre environment delivering safe and effective practice.

All successful applicants must undertake and pass to a suitable standard the Trust's math and English test. Candidates will be expected to have previous experience in a caring role.

Please note, the successful candidate for this post maybe required to work across site, at our other Theatre Unit based at the City Campus to support service needs and developments.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Candidates need to show maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge and who thrive in a busy team environment - you must be committed to co-operative team working at all times.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Date posted

07 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164- 5584939

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre - Cross Campus

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • Completion of National Care Certificate/Health and Social Care qualification/Operating Department Support Practice

Experience

Essential

  • Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a Health care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • Completion of National Care Certificate/Health and Social Care qualification/Operating Department Support Practice

Experience

Essential

  • Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a Health care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

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 details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre - Cross Campus

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre - Cross Campus

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

EENT Team Leader

David Stringer

david.stringer2@nuh.nhs.uk

01159249924

Date posted

07 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164- 5584939

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre - Cross Campus

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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