Job Summary
Obstetric Theatre Care Assistant: 37.5 hours/week
University Hospitals Dorset is looking to recruit a motivated person to join our expanding Theatre Department delivering a 24-hour service as a Theatre Care Assistant.
We offer great opportunities with an extensive educational program, including the development of our Theatre Care Assistants through level 3 apprenticeships in Perioperative care and Operative Department Apprenticeships.
We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on best practice in the perioperative setting. If you have the drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, then our Theatres Department is the place for you.
We offer a range of specialities across both sites where you will become a valued member of our team. Full training will be given, and your peers, senior staff, and the rest of the multidisciplinary team will support you to learn new skills and to expand your practice.
Main duties of the job
Please be aware that this role is a support worker role and not a healthcare assistant role. It has limited patient contact and limited direct patient care. Responsibilities will involve supporting the theatre team within the circulating role in the theatre environment.
There is the opportunity to offer a Band 2 development role with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 within 12 months if specific criteria are achieved and supported by the line manager.
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this position.
Informal visits are strongly encouraged.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during April 2025 when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance/reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Date posted: 14 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,615 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-SU03538-C
Job locations: Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2BH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Willingness to undertake additional training and education in relation to theatre skills
Desirable
* Qualification in Maths and English
Experience Essential
* Experience of working with the public
Desirable
* Experience of working in a theatre environment.
* Experience of working in a caring environment
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
* Keyboard skills and ability to read and write clearly
Language Requirement Essential
* Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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 details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital, Poole, BH15 2BH
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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