Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern - work over 4 days to cover 24/7 service. Weekends pro rata, nights and out of hours on call service)
- Job ref
- 331-L16270425
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Theatres
NHS AfC: Band 3
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to provide a high quality of care to patients in our busy theatre department.
Join us and make a real impact on the future of nursing within the Trust .
We run a 24 hour service and you would be required to partake in all shifts which includes day shifts, night shifts, on call, evening and weekend work.
Main duties of the job
You should be able to-
Work as an effective team member.
Have the ability to work flexibly.
Assist the registered ODPs and nurses in delivering high quality patient focused care.
Be motivated and dedicated to improving clinical practice.
Be committed to personal and staff development.
Previous care experience desirable.
What can we offer you?
A friendly work environment which makes University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust a great place to work.
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme .
Comprehensive induction and orientation programme.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working with general public
Desirable criteria
- Manual handling of patients using lift aids
- Previous experience in care environment
- Previous theatre experience
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to follow clear instruction
Desirable criteria
- Aware of the NHS structure and current issues
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Previous experience of working without supervision
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates innovation, positivity and good behaviours in the application
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carly Dukes
- Job title
- Clinical Theatre Manager - ODP
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 583542
- Additional information
Claire Rawes - Theatre Matron
Nick Bliss - Clinical Theatre Manager - ODP
01524 583542
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