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Theatre Care Assistant - Main Theatres - Trauma
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Poole
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GBP 24,000 - 26,000
Full time
7 days ago
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a Band 2 development role in their trauma and Orthopaedic team. This exciting opportunity allows for career progression to Band 3 within 12 months, supported by experienced peers and senior staff. The role involves working in a friendly environment where you can enhance your skills and contribute to best practices in the operating theatre. With a focus on teamwork and ongoing training, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive healthcare setting.
Qualifications
- Willingness to undertake additional training and education in relation to theatre skills.
- Ability to work as part of a busy team and follow instructions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the operating theatre areas during surgery.
- Demonstrate physical ability to perform manual handling tasks.
Skills
Teamwork
Manual Handling
Following Instructions
Education
Care Certificate
Willingness to undertake additional training
Job description
Job Summary
At this exciting time, are you what we are looking for?
Are you looking for a new challenge and career progression? Working with multi-professional colleagues, and become part of an exciting trauma and Orthopaedic team? Working across sites as required gaining a vast knowledge base within this speciality. Experience in theatres is desirable but not essential. The trusts offers a wider variety of specialities including - gynaecology, general, head and neck, Obstetrics, day surgery, vascular, Ophthalmology, urology, anaesthetics and recovery. We encourage career progression for all our staff and training will be given to facilitate development. Your peers, surgeons and senior staff will support you to learn new skills and to expand your practice.
We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on Best Practice in operating Theatre setting. If you have skills, experience although not essential and drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, then University Hospitals Dorset theatres are the place for you.
Band 2 development role with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 within 12 months if specific criteria achieved and supported by line manager.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during 2025/2026, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance/reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Date posted
08 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-SU03677-B
Job locations
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
At this exciting time, are you what we are looking for?
Are you looking for a new challenge and career progression? Working with multi-professional colleagues, and become part of an exciting trauma and Orthopaedic team? Working across sites as required gaining a vast knowledge base within this speciality. Experience in theatres is desirable but not essential. The trusts offers a wider variety of specialities including - gynaecology, general, head and neck, Obstetrics, day surgery, vascular, Ophthalmology, urology, anaesthetics and recovery. We encourage career progression for all our staff and training will be given to facilitate development. Your peers, surgeons and senior staff will support you to learn new skills and to expand your practice.
We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on Best Practice in operating Theatre setting. If you have skills, experience although not essential and drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, then University Hospitals Dorset theatres are the place for you.
Band 2 development role with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 within 12 months if specific criteria achieved and supported by line manager.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during 2025/2026, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance/reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Date posted
08 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-SU03677-B
Job locations
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional training and education in relation to theatre skills
- Care Certificate
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
- Ability to work as a part of a busy team
- Willing to be in the operating theatre areas during surgery.
- Demonstrate a physical ability to perform manual handling tasks such as moving/positioning anaesthetised patients, pushing and pulling heavy equipment, wearing lead aprons etc.
- Willing and able to follow instructions
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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