Would you like to become an Integral part of an Operating Theatre team, within a role with progressive learning potential?
We are now recruiting full time Theatre Healthcare Support Workers to work as part of our team.
Benefits and opportunities
A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses
Flexible working patterns, you will be free to discuss your own personal needs and we will do our best to support in line with departmental requirements
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
Future 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.
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.
At the RUH we’re proud to 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 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 wellbeing, 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 wellbeing. 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 .
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
