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A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
We are looking for someone to join our Head and Neck Theatre Team as a Healthcare Support Worker.
Our department is fast paced and dynamic with no 2 days the same. Once you have completed your 4 week Healthcare Support Worker Academy you will complete extensive training in department across a supernumerary period with support from our 2 in house clinical educators. You will be supported to complete a theatres skills book to be able to give our patients the best care possible.
Our shift pattern is Mon to Fri 8-6 occasionally there is an 8-8.
PLEASE NOTE:
You must be able to commit to attending our 4 week, full time HCSW Academy when you start working for our Trust
WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
As a Healthcare Support Worker within our team, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Assist in the collection and preparation of patient before surgery. You will be the patient advocate for their time in theatre, so you need to be thorough and patient.
- Apply and understand monitoring of patients before surgery.
- Act as a theatre runner to help with the set up of sterile equipment and maintaining this.
- Maintain a safe environment.
- Follow cleaning protocol to maintain a clean and safe environment for our patients.
- Set up and maintain theatre equipment.
- Stock up and maintain stock levels with theatre.
- Handle tissue samples and document them correctly.
- Handle sensitive information.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role please see the Job Description attached.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
We are looking for someone to join our Head and Neck Theatre Team as a Healthcare Support Worker.
Our department is fast paced and dynamic with no 2 days the same. Once you have completed your 4 week Healthcare Support Worker Academy you will complete extensive training in department across a supernumerary period with support from our 2 in house clinical educators. You will be supported to complete a theatres skills book to be able to give our patients the best care possible.
Our shift pattern is Mon to Fri 8-6 occasionally there is an 8-8.
PLEASE NOTE:
You must be able to commit to attending our 4 week, full time HCSW Academy when you start working for our Trust
WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
As a Healthcare Support Worker within our team, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Assist in the collection and preparation of patient before surgery. You will be the patient advocate for their time in theatre, so you need to be thorough and patient.
- Apply and understand monitoring of patients before surgery.
- Act as a theatre runner to help with the set up of sterile equipment and maintaining this.
- Maintain a safe environment.
- Follow cleaning protocol to maintain a clean and safe environment for our patients.
- Set up and maintain theatre equipment.
- Stock up and maintain stock levels with theatre.
- Handle tissue samples and document them correctly.
- Handle sensitive information.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities for this role please see the Job Description attached.
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