The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Healthcare Assistant in the Theatre Department. You will need to enjoy working as a team player and have a flexible attitude to meet service demands. Applicants with experience are desirable; however, training to achieve the standards required will be given.
Theatres have an extensive development package and opportunities within their "Grow your own" workforce. There is also an opportunity to enter the Trainee Nursing Associate or Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship programme.
It is essential that you possess GCSE Grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent in Maths and English to apply for this post.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have a unique opportunity to join the Theatre Department at The Princess Royal Hospital, at a time when we are developing a workforce to aid the recovery and restoration programme, whilst we continue to provide safe, quality services that are accessible and sustainable for future generations.
Working as part of a team, you will provide exceptional care for each patient, only ever caring for one patient at a time, enabling you to ensure you are always doing your very best for every patient every time.
Our Theatre HCA's play an essential role in the smooth running of our Theatres and help us maintain our exceptional levels of care. Theatre HCA's assist the wider theatre team with the safe passage of patients through the surgical pathway.
As a department, we routinely offer dedicated support whilst you settle into your new role. Your role would predominantly be in the Theatre Department. You will remain supernumerary for 3 months whilst you complete your specific HCA Theatre and on-call competencies; we are also committed to internal professional development. We have a dedicated team within the unit who oversee all training we provide.
About us
The department currently provides a 24-hour emergency surgical service, including the Maternity Theatres; therefore, flexibility and a commitment to a night shift/on-call/shift system is essential.
This post will be predominantly based in the Theatre Department and the new Elective Surgical Hub at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford; however, there may be a requirement to work occasionally in the Theatre Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 / Level 2 Diploma in care related subject
* Care certificate
Experience
* Can demonstrate an understanding through personal statement and interview of what is required within the role of Healthcare Assistant in an Acute Care Setting.
* Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these into practice within their caring role.
* Previous Theatre experience
* Work experience within theatre
* Has an understanding of the role of the Theatre HCA
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.
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum/ pro rata
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