Theatre Assistant

Job overview

You will be working as part of the dynamic Theatre team that cover multiple specialities across The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.

Duties include:

Transporting patients.

Cleaning Theatres and the department.

Working as part of a multi-professional team.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 2 Theatre Assistant to join the team in the Operating Theatres and Recovery at one of the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trusts' three sites, the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and meet the person specification.

As a unit we recognize that there is a need to ensure that the peri-operative patients are cared for by a group of professionals that have the appropriate specialist knowledge and skill set to assess, implement and evaluate patients with related care interventions.

We value, nurture and reward our talent and are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive working environment. We promote a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance with opportunities to progress.

Cornwall has miles of stunning coastline, with some of the best beaches and is famous for being the surfing haven in the UK. From wide and sandy with clear turquoise waters to rival those in the Caribbean, to the steep-cliffed, boulder-strewn with wild Atlantic waves crashing, there’s every kind of beach going. The atmosphere and lifestyle of Cornwall makes it a great place to live and work.

Come and work for the operating department at Royal Cornwall Hospital in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Why wouldn’t you!

We have full time posts at 37.5 hours per week and part time posts are also available.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.