Job summary
As we grow and promote better patient care and experience, we are looking to recruit highly motivated and innovative Theatre Support Workers (TSW), who will embrace our exciting service developments, whilst providing the best care possible to our patients.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit Theatre Support Workers who will play an integral role at all stages of a patient's perioperative journey.
As a Theatre Support Worker, you will be a valuable part of the Theatre team.
As communication and basic numeracy are essential for this role, you will be required to successfully pass an assessment test as part of the selection process.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a Healthcare apprenticeship qualification. On completion of passing this qualification you will be moved to a Band 3.
We are recruiting for full time positions covering a 12-hour day, 5-day a week.
Please note we cannot accommodate set shift patterns.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide assistance in all areas relating to theatre care in accordance with departmental and Trust policies, guidelines and procedures.
Act as a team member within the theatre structure and assist with a high standard of patient care.
Undertake and obtain competencies as required by the needs of the department.
This role is advertised for and based at St. Albans City Hospital but you may be required work across all WHTHT sites and areas.
Every successful candidate upon acceptance of the role will start on the Band 2 pay scale and progress to the Band 3 pay scale only upon successful completion of the provided Healthcare Certificate.
Any successful candidate who has proof of previous completion will be considered for the Band 3 role once assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide assistance in all areas relating to theatre care in accordance with departmental and Trust policies, guidelines and procedures.
Act as a team member within the theatre structure and assist with a high standard of patient care.
Undertake and obtain competencies as required by the needs of the department.
This role is advertised for and based at St. Albans City Hospital but you may be required work across all WHTHT sites and areas.
Every successful candidate upon acceptance of the role will start on the Band 2 pay scale and progress to the Band 3 pay scale only upon successful completion of the provided Healthcare Certificate.
Any successful candidate who has proof of previous completion will be considered for the Band 3 role once assessed.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Willingness to complete The Care Certificate programme, workbooks and competencies.
Desirable
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4 - 9
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of a Theatre Support Worker.
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of time management and prioritising work.
- Team working
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care or social setting.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Willingness to complete The Care Certificate programme, workbooks and competencies.
Desirable
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4 - 9
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of a Theatre Support Worker.
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of time management and prioritising work.
- Team working
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health care or social 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).
