Job summary
- Main area
- Main Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2/3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 405-24-TSW317THE
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £22,383 - £24,336 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2/3
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
Family Services and Surgical Division
Theatres Department
Theatre Support Worker
BAND 2/3- Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the Main Theatres team providing high quality and safe care to patients. Main Theatres currently have permanent vacancies up to and including full time hours within their team for Band 2 Theatre Support Workers. We are seeking self-motivated individuals with experience in an acute hospital setting.
Successful applicants should have good communication skills and enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment. You will be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on own initiative. You must be able to work shifts which includes nights, weekends and on calls to cover the service need seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Once all competencies have been completed, the successful applicants will be uplifted to Band 3.
Main duties of the job
The job entails working within all areas of theatres, adults and paediatrics and some administration duties when necessary. The post holders will be expected to provide quality care to patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Applications from candidates with previous experience in theatres would be encouraged.
The experienced team within Main Theatres can offer the successful candidate excellent learning opportunities and continued support.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and maths
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the Theatre Support Worker role
Desirable criteria
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Flexibility/adaptability to work in all areas, to meet patient needs
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
- Rachel Wood
- Job title
- Operating Department Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 255205
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