Job overview

The post holder is required to work as a part of the Theatre team and to undertake a range of duties to assist in the smooth running of the Theatres. He/she will contribute to the efficient running of the departments, and the provision of a consistently high standard of patient care.

Multi-skilling will be encouraged and those wishing to broaden their range of clinical skills will be supported.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.

If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date we regret that you have not been short listed on this occasion. Please note that if you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted via your email account so please check your emails.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Support Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary theatre team who undertakes a range of duties to assist in the smooth running of the operating theatre department and the provision of a consistently high standard of patient care.

Delegated work and duties will be assigned and carried out under the direct supervision of a Theatre Practitioner as appropriate, in accordance with the relevant competencies laid down For NVQ Level 2 in Support Services in Healthcare pertaining to the checking in of the patients into the theatre suite.

Working for our organisation

We’re a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.

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Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.