Job summary The Jenny Lind Children's Hospital at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is nestled on the outskirts of the vibrant city of Norwich. A city brimming with art and culture, restaurants, nightlife and boosts a top UK university. Norwich is a place where you can live and grow, raise a family and discover the true meaning of work-life balance. You will have all the benefits of city life just a stones throw away from the sprawling countryside and beautiful Norfolk coastline. We are excited to share that we have a full time opportunity for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant / Theatre Support Worker within our Theatre team.We are a brand new stand alone Paediatric Theatre Complex, comprising of 2 elective theatres and a 6 bay PACU (Post anaesthetic care unit) area. Main duties of the job The Divisions of Surgery and Women and Children will be integrated. Developing a service, workforce and strategy that supports and embeds the Trust's Children's Strategy Modernising our workforce, we will provide CPD packages for all staff with clear progression pathways. The Trust supports a paediatric competency package, providing knowledge and skills training and evidence of all staff's competencies within the speciality of paediatrics, ensuring Trust's standards are upheld throughout all departments. The NNUH enjoys strong links with the UEA and within paediatrics it helps create the JLTC SocietyWe have a long history, dating back to 1854 when the Jenny Lind Children's Hospital was opened, only the second Children's Hospital in the UK. Come and join us as a leading provider of paediatric care in the UK. Expanding and strengthening our services, workforce, and research opportunities Our Vision "Putting the Child and Young Person at the heart of all we do." About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 234-24-HCA-S2571 Job locations Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities Moving patients between wards, Theatres and Recovery departments Assisting in the care of the surgical patient during the peri-operative period by supporting the multidisciplinary team. Supporting the Theatre personnel in providing a safe, high quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures by: Assisting The Clinical Practitioners with procedures Providing basic patient care. Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels Providing a safe environment ensuring the highest quality of patient care is provided Prepare and set up theatre prior to theatre list. General circulating duties as instructed/requested from qualified members of theatre team. Assist the safe transit of the patient to and from the ward and between areas within day theatres, before and after surgery, and to ensure safety of any equipment that is attached to the patient. Provide a knowledgeable and safe assistance with the transfer of the anaesthetised patient from the patients trolley to the operating table using the hospital policy for manual handling of patients. Assist with the positioning of the patient for a surgical procedure. Undertake pressure area care using pressure relieving practices and devices as advised by registered staff. Ensure all documentation is recorded accurately, legibly signed and dated in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and countersigned by registered staff as appropriate. Flexible working, part time hours. The theatre complex operates 7 day working. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Job description Job responsibilities Moving patients between wards, Theatres and Recovery departments Assisting in the care of the surgical patient during the peri-operative period by supporting the multidisciplinary team. Supporting the Theatre personnel in providing a safe, high quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures by: Assisting The Clinical Practitioners with procedures Providing basic patient care. Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels Providing a safe environment ensuring the highest quality of patient care is provided Prepare and set up theatre prior to theatre list. General circulating duties as instructed/requested from qualified members of theatre team. Assist the safe transit of the patient to and from the ward and between areas within day theatres, before and after surgery, and to ensure safety of any equipment that is attached to the patient. Provide a knowledgeable and safe assistance with the transfer of the anaesthetised patient from the patients trolley to the operating table using the hospital policy for manual handling of patients. Assist with the positioning of the patient for a surgical procedure. Undertake pressure area care using pressure relieving practices and devices as advised by registered staff. Ensure all documentation is recorded accurately, legibly signed and dated in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and countersigned by registered staff as appropriate. Flexible working, part time hours. The theatre complex operates 7 day working. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education to GCSE Maths and English Grade A-D (or equivalent) Experience Essential Experience of working with people/a team Desirable Previous health/social care support worker experience Skills Essential Can follow instructions and learn procedures Attitude, aptitude Essential Able to work well in a team Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education to GCSE Maths and English Grade A-D (or equivalent) Experience Essential Experience of working with people/a team Desirable Previous health/social care support worker experience Skills Essential Can follow instructions and learn procedures Attitude, aptitude Essential Able to work well in a team Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)