Job summary
Employer heading
Theatre Support Worker
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and energetic theatre support workers to join the team at Rochdale Infirmary. Previous theatre experience would be an advantage, although in house training can be provided to the right candidates.
The successful applicants will be supported and guided by the existing highly experienced theatre team.
- Experience in a health care setting
- Interest or experience in working in a perioperative environment
- Good communication skills,
- Good standard of education, basic maths and English
- Willing to undertake further training
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Be a member of a theatre team, providing support and assistance to professionally qualified staff and other team members. Responsibilities will include participating in patient care, equipment care, infection control, ancillary and clerical duties.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
- Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a health or social care environment
- Experience of working within a team
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
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
- Karen Chadderton
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01706901744
- Additional information
Nicole Mould team leader - [email protected]
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