Theatre Support Assistant

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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Job summary

Ever thought about a career in an Operating Theatre?

We are looking to recruit Theatre Support Assistants to become part of the team at the Glenfield Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General theatres . These are busy operating theatres covering multiple specialities such as; cardiac, vascular, orthopaedics, paediatric, general and emergency surgery as just a few examples.

Theatre experience is not essential, as full training will be given. We offer a structured training program, a supernumerary period and we reinforce the support given by ensuring that each candidate has a mentor whilst they complete the required care certificate.

For those wanting to develop further, there are a variety of exciting opportunities!

We have opportunities for optional additional training to become a Theatre Associate Practitioner (Band 3), whereby you will be able to independently scrub for select surgeries. We also have Student Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeships! Both of which come with comprehensive education and training, with no financial cost.

You will be expected to attend the Trust's Theatre Support Assistant Programme. The next program is 04/09/2023 and successful applicants need to be available to start on this date.

English and Maths tests must be passed if offered an interview.

PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT RE-APPLY.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environment, either performing duties within theatre recovery or in the operating theatre and assisting the theatre/surgical team with patient care.

Your role is to support the theatre team and you will be directly involved in patient care. This includes performing paperwork checks, escorting patients that are admitted to us, and communicating important information to the team in the anaesthetic room/theatre.

About us

We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.

Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.

Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:

We focus on what matters most
We treat others how we would like to be treated
We are passionate and creative in our work
We do what we say we are going to do
We are one team and we are best when we work together

Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Date posted

07 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year (Pro Rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

358-5064729-ITA-E

Job locations

Cross-Site (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester General Hospital)

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the registered Theatre Practitioners within the peri-operative environment, performing duties within the operating theatre and assisting the MDT. Your role is to support the theatre team, and you will be directly involved in patient care. Daily duties will involve:

Set up theatres and clean down post procedures
Clean theatres and stock up surgical equipment
Assist in scrub count
Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self
Assist with the collection of simple data

The role involves shift work patterns, depending upon speciality. Shifts can include 8am 8pm, 8am 6pm, midday 10pm, on-call and night shifts 8pm 8am

Job description

Job responsibilities

Set up theatres and clean down post procedures
Clean theatres and stock up surgical equipment
Assist in scrub count
Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team and self
Assist with the collection of simple data

The role involves shift work patterns, depending upon speciality. Shifts can include 8am 8pm, 8am 6pm, midday 10pm, on-call and night shifts 8pm 8am

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of Literacy (Written)
Must be able to communicate clearly in the English language

Desirable

Computer literate
GCSE A-C in English/Literacy and maths

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a TSA
Understanding of confidentiality in a care environment

Desirable

Experience in care setting
Experience in theatre based setting

Equality and Diversity

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Skills

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team
Shows interest in caring for people

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good level of Literacy (Written)
Must be able to communicate clearly in the English language

Desirable

Computer literate
GCSE A-C in English/Literacy and maths

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a TSA
Understanding of confidentiality in a care environment

Desirable

Experience in care setting
Experience in theatre based setting

Equality and Diversity

Essential

Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Skills

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team
Shows interest in caring for people

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).

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