Theatre Assistant

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Hayle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking enthusiastic individuals to support perioperative care within a dynamic team. The role involves assisting registered staff, delivering patient care, and respecting patient rights. Previous experience in healthcare is desirable, but full training will be provided. This position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Flexible working options may be available.

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education as a minimum (English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience).
• NVQ 2 in operating department practice or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in healthcare in an acute environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to registered staff with the perioperative care of all patients.
• Use information regarding resources to support the delivery of perioperative care.
• Deliver direct patient care in a manner sensitive to individual patient needs.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Good standard of secondary education (English Language and Mathematics)

NVQ 2 in operating department practice or equivalent experience

Job description

If you are enthusiastic, motivated and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of dedicated staff then this unique opportunity to work in a specialist hospital in the beautiful county of Cornwall could be for you! Experience of working in an operating department is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be given and we offer many opportunities for further career progression.

Main duties of the job

To provide support to registered staff with the perioperative care of all patients. The post holder will possess knowledge of surgical procedures and be able to provide support to facilitate the delivery of high quality patient care.

Acting under the direction of registered practitioners the post holder will use available information regarding resource to support the delivery of perioperative care.

The post holder will participate in all aspects of perioperative care delivering direct patient care in a manner sensitive to the individual patient's needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education as a minimum English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience
• NVQ 2 in operating department practice or equivalent experience

Experience

• Previous experience in healthcare in an acute environment

Practical & Intellectual Skill

• Good verbal and written communication skills

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.