Healthcare Assistant - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description
Band 2


Main area

  • Day case surgery
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Grade

  • Band 2
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Contract

  • Permanent
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Hours

  • 37.5 hours per week (Full Time hours per week)
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Job ref

Site

  • Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £20,270 - £21,318 per annum
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • 23/01/2023 08:00Job overview


This is an exciting opportunity to work at the UKs only Magnet accredited hospital, renowned for delivering care excellence to its patients.

We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated health care assistant for day case theatres to join our friendly, supportive team on Gateway G at The Treatment Centre.


At NUH we take great pride in having in place a team of highly trained Healthcare Assistants to provide quality and compassionate patient care.

These roles are essential to the experience of our patients and their relatives and carers and they complement the clinical care provided by our doctors, nurses, midwives and therapists.

Main duties of the job


In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

This is a unique opportunity to work within Gateway G Day Case surgery based in the Treatment Centre at Nottingham University Hospitals


Gateway G has 5 operating theatres, 2 laminar flow, and covers general surgery, gynaecology, HPB, orthopaedics, urology, vascular and ophthalmology.

The surgery undertaken is elective and currently is Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00.


You will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to provide support to the theatre team.

Working for our organisation


Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.

We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment. In order to achieve their vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities


Whilst previous experience working in theatres would be advantageous, we would offer training for individuals who do not have relevant experience.

We want to hear from people with a special talent for caring and compassion, who are motivated and have an interest in theatre environment.


In return for your commitment and willingness to learn we will support you in undertaking further professional development, which will include The Trust educational programmes.

Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays which increases with your years of NUH service.

We have 2 full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunities available. The usual shift pattern 8am - 6pm.

Person specification


Qualifications:

Essential criteria

  • Level of education to be assessed prior to interview
Desirable criteria

  • NVQ / QCF 2 in Healthcare ECDL
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients in a work environment
Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience in a health or social care setting
Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to pass on information accurately
  • Good telephone skills
Desirable criteria

Physical skills

Essential criteria

  • Capable of using equipment within a work environment under supervision
Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of moving and handling training
Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

  • Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.

Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.


Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence:

All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.


At Risk of redundancy:

NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.


ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa's and driving license through a system called Trust ID.

NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment.

The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored secur
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