Band 2 Theatre Support Worker

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we know that we need incredible staff to do this.

Are you looking for a challenging career in theatres?

Are you a naturally caring person who loves to make a difference to others no matter how small that difference might be? Are you the type of person who respects other people, treats them fairly and accepts them for who they are? Do you like getting things done? And are you known for being hard-working and reliable?

Our Trust has excellent development opportunities, with our large education centre, simulation suite, our close connections with local universities and e-learning packages. With our wide variety of theatres available across all sites, there is the future possibility to transfer between each site enabling you to experience a diverse career.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

We are currently looking to recruit dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated, and forward thinking Theatre Support Workers. As a Band 2 Theatre support worker you should be motivated, have a keen interest in the peri-operative environment and excellent communication skills. No experience is required for this post as full training and support will be given.

All new starters are supported in their work area by the theatres clinical education team as well as the theatres teams themselves.

In your application you must demonstrate your interest in the Theatre Support Worker role and possess the strengths and qualities required for this position.

You will be required to cover a range of shifts, which will include weekends, bank holidays, late/night duty, and the out of hours on call services. At University Hospitals Birmingham we support flexible working and welcome applications from Persons seeking flexible working opportunities.

For further information regarding these exciting opportunities please contact: Julie Dawe.

Julie.dawe@uhb.nhs.uk

Please be aware that we may receive a high volume of applications and this advert may close early.

The selection process includes numeracy and literacy assessments prior to interview.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

* Please note: For more information in regards to this vacancy, please see the attached job description * 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Please see the attached job description * 

Desirable

*Functional skills Level 2 English Language and Maths Qualification or GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English Language

*Care Certificate or evidence or Training & Development associated with Health Care Support Worker role

*Level 2/3 NVQ/ Diploma in care

Experience

Essential

*Recent previous experience in a care environment

*Experience of working / participating as part of a team.

*Evidence of ability to work using own initiative and under minimal supervision

*Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and tasks involved

*Can articulate the reasons for training/ standards of practice and behaviour and how these may be demonstrated / relate to patient care and safety

*Shows enthusiasm for the role and is interested in working in a theatre environment

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.

For help with your application, contact: 

Julie Dawe 

01213712776