Bank Contract - Theatre Porter

Integrated Care System; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Crowborough is seeking a Theatre Porter to support the theatre department by maintaining high standards of patient care and assisting with the preparation and cleaning of the theatre suite. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer-facing roles and strong literacy and numeracy skills. The role offers varied hours at a competitive hourly rate of £12.30.

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cleaning of the Theatre Suite and equipment.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care and safety.
• Assist in the transfer and positioning of patients.

Skills

Compassionate and caring skills

Customer facing role experience

Ability to prioritize

Education

Good basic education including literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

Recognised by 'Best Companies' as being one of theTop 15 Health and Social Companies to Work for in 2023, here at Horder Healthcare we pride ourselves on striving for the very best in everything we do, including caring for our employees careers

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, the Theatre Porter, will be responsible for supporting the theatre department and function, from assisting patients to maintain a high standard of patient care and safety, to preparing and cleaning the theatre suite pre and post-op.

Main duties of the job

About the role:

• To actively function as part of the caring team to deliver the highest standard of care and service for patients within the Theatre Suite
• To maintain a high standard of patient care and safety
• To assist in preparation and cleaning of the Theatre Suite and equipment prior to and following surgery
• Assist in the transfer and positioning of patients within the Theatre Suite
• Assist in circulating duties as directed by the Theatre Manager

About us

Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.

We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.

Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.

We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.

We are committed to caring, and committed to you.

Job responsibilities

Recognised by 'Best Companies' as being one of theTop 15 Health and Social Companies to Work for in 2023, here at Horder Healthcare we pride ourselves on striving for the very best in everything we do, including caring for our employees careers

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, the Theatre Porter, will be responsible for supporting the theatre department and function, from assisting patients to maintain a high standard of patient care and safety, to preparing and cleaning the theatre suite pre and post-op.

About the role:

• To actively function as part of the caring team to deliver the highest standard of care and service for patients within the Theatre Suite
• To maintain a high standard of patient care and safety
• To assist in preparation and cleaning of the Theatre Suite and equipment prior to and following surgery
• Assist in the transfer and positioning of patients within the Theatre Suite
• Assist in circulating duties as directed by the Theatre Manager

About you:

• Good basic education including literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience of customer facing role and be able to demonstrate appropriate skills
• Experience of dealing with sensitive information
• Compassionate and caring skills
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

Location: The Horder Centre, Crowborough

Work Pattern: Varied hours

Salary: £12.30 per hour

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristicsby applicable law.

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

Person Specification

About you

• Good basic education including literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience of customer facing role and be able to demonstrate appropriate skills
• Experience of dealing with sensitive information
• Compassionate and caring skills
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

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.