Job summary
To assist with patient care and other departmental related duties as directed by Registered Theatre Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
Are you enthusiastic, conscientious, hardworking and kind? Are you passionate about healthcare, especially the area of perioperative care?
We are an innovative and passionate team working in a dynamic operating theatre. As a TSW at Addenbrookes Hospital you will be expected to assist the patient through the operative process. From collecting the patient for theatre to assisting the anaesthetic and scrub practitioners care for the patient through surgery
We expect you to carry out several duties including but not limited to cleaning the theatre between cases, helping with stock management and ensuring safety in theatres
This is an exciting insight into the operating theatre and we encourage personal development whilst you with us. We are able to provide full training for the TSW role and beyond, using several education programmes and pathways to help you to progress & develop. We also have a full support and induction programme to help you develop your skills.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together- safe, kind, excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 2
- As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.For further details of our fantastic benefits please refer to the attachment below - CUH Benefits.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 2
- As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.For further details of our fantastic benefits please refer to the attachment below - CUH Benefits.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Qualifications-Meets CUH assessment criteria: a good standard of Literacy and Numeracy.Willingness to undertake training related to the job
- Experience-Experience in a multi-disciplinary team. ? Demonstrates verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Knowledge-Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge of how it can be maintained. ? Understands the importance of respect and communication ? Understand Health & Safety requirements. ? Understands the importance of good timekeeping ? Understand
Desirable
- Qualifications-Completed Care Certificate ? Level 2 Health and Social care Qualification/Apprenticeship or equivalent ? GCSE A-C Maths & English or equivalent
- Experience-Previous NHS Hospital experience or previous work in a care environment. ? Previous operating theatre experience
- Knowledge-? Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards ? Demonstrate an understanding of what it is like to work in an operating theatre.
Person Specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential
- Qualifications-Meets CUH assessment criteria: a good standard of Literacy and Numeracy.Willingness to undertake training related to the job
- Experience-Experience in a multi-disciplinary team. ? Demonstrates verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Knowledge-Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge of how it can be maintained. ? Understands the importance of respect and communication ? Understand Health & Safety requirements. ? Understands the importance of good timekeeping ? Understand
Desirable
- Qualifications-Completed Care Certificate ? Level 2 Health and Social care Qualification/Apprenticeship or equivalent ? GCSE A-C Maths & English or equivalent
- Experience-Previous NHS Hospital experience or previous work in a care environment. ? Previous operating theatre experience
- Knowledge-? Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards ? Demonstrate an understanding of what it is like to work in an operating theatre.
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.
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
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.
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).