Perioperative Support Worker

Job overview

Are you looking to work in a busy and developing environment within theatres at CHH? We are looking to recruit staff within these areas, who can demonstrate a dynamic approach to their work and who have commitment, drive and enthusiasm to help in the development of our services.

We work within a variety of specialities at Castle Hill including Neurosurgery, Plastic surgery, Orthopaedics, General surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Cardiothoracic and Robotic Surgery. The successful applicant will work together closely with theatres/ward staff.

You will need to be prepared to work within a busy environment and be forward thinking and passionate about delivering a high standard of care.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential. You must have a clear idea regarding your career development and be a team player with a flexible attitude to meet the service needs.

The post requires 24 hour call and weekend working with various shift patterns within theatres to meet the needs of the service, including Bank Holidays

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for supporting the registered peri-operative practitioner in the delivery of direct patient care procedures and transfer.

The post holder will work flexibly along side team members to meet the needs of the service.

Supports patients , through communicating

in charge.

share information provides support for patients at all times by communicating effectively in order to meet their needs.

the peri-operative practitioner. Uses knowledge and experience to follow agreed policy and procedure

Working for our organisation

Humber Health Partnership is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites, are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description.

Person specification

Skills/Knowledge

• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate good written skills

• Demonstrate awareness of current issues of health care.
• Computer skills

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

• NVQ2 in Operating Department Support

Experience

• Healthcare Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital setting

Personal Attributes

• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• Demonstrate can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training
• Flexibility towards working hours relating to service demands