Job summary This is a great opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic, friendly and reliable individual to work within our Plastics Theatres at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team assisting theDepartment to maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors. Interview Date Wednesday 09 April 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job Report any concerns regarding the patient's condition to the qualified nurse. Maintain patient's privacy and dignity at all times. Report to the Nurse in Charge any issues that may prevent cleaning or compromise the safety of the environment. Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Department. To abide by Trust policies and procedures. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2024-44-22-DR Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To abide by Trust policies and procedures To assist the registered nurse/ODP (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care within the perioperative environment To undertake a range of delegated clinical duties Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives Continue to develop and maintain competencies to maintain high quality safe care Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other theatre / department duties as required, e.g., general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly Assist with admin & clerical duties as required As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities To abide by Trust policies and procedures To assist the registered nurse/ODP (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care within the perioperative environment To undertake a range of delegated clinical duties Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives Continue to develop and maintain competencies to maintain high quality safe care Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other theatre / department duties as required, e.g., general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly Assist with admin & clerical duties as required As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification or equivalent relevant experience GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills) Desirable GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills) Knowledge & Experience Desirable Experience of caring in a health care setting An understanding of working in the NHS Skills & Abilities Essential Basic IT skills Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team Desirable Competent in physical skills e.g., recording ECGs, recording blood glucose etc Venepuncture skills Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification or equivalent relevant experience GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills) Desirable GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills) Knowledge & Experience Desirable Experience of caring in a health care setting An understanding of working in the NHS Skills & Abilities Essential Basic IT skills Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team Desirable Competent in physical skills e.g., recording ECGs, recording blood glucose etc Venepuncture 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)