Theatre Assistant Band 2Main area Theatre assistantGrade Band 2Contract Fixed term: 6 monthsHours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hrs per week (24 hour cover))Job ref 362-A-21-3458383-ASite Stepping hillTown StockportSalary £18,546 - £19,918 per annumSalary period YearlyClosing 25/11/2021 23:59 Stockport NHS Foundation TrustThere are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples. Greater Manchester Continuous Service CommitmentAs well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.Our Values:We CareAbout each otherOur patients and their familiesThe communities we serveThe environmentWe support them and deliver on their promisesWe RespectEach otherOur patients and their familiesOur partnersWe are kind and helpful, and we expect the same in returnWe Listen toEach otherOur patients and their familiesOur partnersWe act and learn from what we hear Job overviewFULL TIME POST - 37.5 HOURS A WEEK (24 HOUR COVER)FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHSWe have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee theatre assistant. You will work across all specialities assisting the theatre team to deliver high quality care for our patients.This role is physically demanding and time critical. Full training will be given by our excellent Clinical practice leads (CPLs) with the support of other qualified mentors and existing theatre assistants. Main duties of the jobIf you are hard working, adaptable and ready for a new exciting challenge, we are ready to offer you this opportunity to develop and grow with our department.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful, this vacancy will require an standard DBS check at a cost of £26.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.Working for our organisationStockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport.There are many great reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself.Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be seen on our website.We careWe respectWe listenDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommunications- Communicate with patients, carers, family and relatives as part of effective patient care.- Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team in relation to patients care and needs.- Demonstrate excellent levels of verbal and non-verbal communication skills in an area whichhas significant physical barriers to effective communication.Responsibility for Patient Care- Liaising with staff from multi-disciplines in matters relating to patient care and equipmentrelevant to care.- Maintain accurate and timely patients’ records and documentation ensuring confidentiality.- To uphold the Trust’s dignity and respect standards – First Impressions.- Ensure that care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.- Using professional judgements is able to analyse a range of patient conditions and actappropriately.- Maintaining high standards of patient care by personal example and professional conduct.- Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.- Liaising closely with other multi-disciplinary team members involved in care and support of thecritically ill patient and their family, which may include being involved with a majortrauma/death.Person specificationEducationEssential criteria2 GCSEs oe equivalent NVQ 2Desirable criteria2 years role experienceSkills and abilitiesEssential criteriaAble to move and handle patients. Good general health and attendance record.Effective time management.Work within a teamDesirable criteriaExperience desirableWork related circumstancesEssential criteriaOccupational health clearence-Flexible and adaptable to shift rotation patterns including nights-24 hour cover 7 days a week.Desirable criteriaEvidence of working shiftsExperienceEssential criteriaWorked in a health care settingDesirable criteriaCritical care ot theatre experienceKnowledge of roleEssential criteriaUnderstand the role applied for-what it entails ie physically demanding.Desirable criteriaCompleted care certificate.Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.