Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a flexible, highly motivated individual to join the theatre team at Wansbeck General Hospital, working with and supporting the Nursing and Medical team. Previous theatre experience is not essential as there is a comprehensive training programme in place, however previous experience in a care environment is essential.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
Main duties of the job
Support qualified staff in provision of care to patients in the operating theatre,To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care.To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team.To maintain high clinical standards.To help maintain a clean and safe theatre environment.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support qualified staff in provision of care to patients in the operating theatre,To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care.To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team.To maintain high clinical standards.To help maintain a clean and safe theatre environment.
To feed into The Northumbria during weekends to support emergency stream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support qualified staff in provision of care to patients in the operating theatre,To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care.To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team.To maintain high clinical standards.To help maintain a clean and safe theatre environment.
To feed into The Northumbria during weekends to support emergency stream
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
- Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience in a health or social care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
- Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience in a health or social care setting
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).
