Theatre Assistant | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual who has a keen interest in developing their knowledge and skills in the surgical care of patients. If you are interested in a new challenge and embrace innovation then this could be the role for you.
We are looking for a Theatre Assistant to come and work alongside our dedicated theatre and recovery team within our new surgical hub and exciting theatres.
You will complete an in house training programme which incorporates all essential competencies required to be able to deliver safe, individualised, patient centred care.
There are a number of developmental opportunities available to those who wish to develop within the operating theatre environment. We are happy to support staff in apprenticeship programmes. Currently we offer both the Nursing and Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Apprenticeships.We are committed to developing and supporting our staff who wish to grow within the theatre environment.
You will provide support within theatres, escorting patients, supporting the scrub nurse and be an integral part of the team. Providing support in recovery to transfer patient back to the ward.
This is a 24-hour department, 7 days a week.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has a keen interest in patient centred care and the surgical environment.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide support to patients, their families and carers.
- Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure we maintain the highest standards of patient care.
- Be pro-active in their own learning and development.
- This is a physical role transferring patients on their beds around the hospital
You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Monday 14 Oct 2024