Theatre Healthcare Support Worker

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Bath seeks a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to support the operating theatre team. This role involves working closely with Registered Theatre Practitioners while pursuing essential certifications and skills development. Join a dedicated team that values compassionate care and offers numerous professional growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Rotational learning opportunities

Enhanced unsocial working rates

Competitive bank rates for additional work

Unique new starter programme

Development opportunities/Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Support for Registered Theatre Practitioners.
• Ability to complete the Care Certificate and theatre competencies.
• Willingness to pursue Nurse or ODP training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the operating theatre team.
• Undertake activities within theatre under supervision.
• Engage in career development and learning opportunities.

Job description

Overview

The Theatre Healthcare Assistant is an important member of our operating theatre team, who provides support to our Registered Theatre Practitioners working within the department. You will undertake a range of activities within theatre under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Theatre Healthcare Support Worker or Registered Theatre Practitioner. The post-holder will also be able to work towards completion of the Care Certificate and in-house theatre competencies in order to progress. Career progression is encouraged, and a number of our Theatre HCSW's have subsequently progressed onto Nurse or ODP training.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Benefits and opportunities

• A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses
• We will aim to give you that work life balance, financial incentive role you may be looking for
• Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends
• Competitive bank rates for additional work
• Opportunities to work within a team of highly skilled clinicians to develop and enhance your skills in the operating theatre using state of the art robotic surgery
• A unique new starter programme, to ensure your transition into our department is a smooth one, guiding you through a training package to suit your needs, along with mentors and line managers for added support and security.
• Development opportunities/Apprenticeship