Theatre Support Worker
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job overview
To assist with patient care and other departmental related duties as directed by Registered Theatre Practitioner.
Main duties of the job
Are you enthusiastic, conscientious, hardworking and kind? Are you passionate about healthcare, especially the area of perioperative care?
We are an innovative and passionate team working in a dynamic operating theatre. As a TSW at Addenbrookes Hospital you will be expected to assist the patient through the operative process. From collecting the patient for theatre to assisting the anaesthetic and scrub practitioners care for the patient through surgery
We expect you to carry out several duties including but not limited to cleaning the theatre between cases, helping with stock management and ensuring safety in theatres
This is an exciting insight into the operating theatre and we encourage personal development whilst you with us. We are able to provide full training for the TSW role and beyond, using several education programmes and pathways to help you to progress & develop. We also have a full support and induction programme to help you develop your skills.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together- safe, kind, excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Band 2
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
For further details of our fantastic benefits please refer to the attachment below – CUH Benefits.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Essential/Desirable
Essential criteria
Qualifications-Meets CUH assessment criteria: a good standard of Literacy and Numeracy.Willingness to undertake training related to the job
Experience-Experience in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrates verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Knowledge-Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge of how it can be maintained. Understands the importance of respect and communication Understand Health & Safety requirements. Understands the importance of good timekeeping Understand
Desirable criteria
Qualifications-Completed Care Certificate Level 2 Health and Social care Qualification/Apprenticeship or equivalent GCSE A-C Maths & English or equivalent
Experience-Previous NHS Hospital experience or previous work in a care environment. Previous operating theatre experience
Knowledge- Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards Demonstrate an understanding of what it is like to work in an operating theatre.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicola Stroud
- Job title
- Assistant Practice Educator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01223 257199
- Additional information
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or Marco Shaqiri on 01223 257199 [email protected]