Job requirements
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Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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Good standard of education in numeracy and literacy.
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Willingness to undertake formal / informal development training
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Ability to work within a team
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Good communication skills
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Awareness of need to maintain confidentiality
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Basic IT skills – ability to use computer based packages / willingness to undertake training.
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Flexibility to be able to work full range of shifts
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Professional & conscientious approach to work
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Self motivated in regards to personal development
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
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Care Certificate
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Previous experience in a health or social care environment
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced Theatre Runner band 2 to join our theatres team to work at Mount Vernon Hospital;.
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be expected to function clinically within the Theatres Department and other associated areas as required. They will also be actively involved in providing supervision and guidance to junior or less experience theatre runners.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be expected to function clinically within the Theatres Department and other associated areas as required. They will also be actively involved in providing supervision and guidance to junior or less experience Theatre Runners.
The Theatre Runner post is to help facilitate the movement of patients and equipment around the organisation.
The Theatre Runner requires a wide range of competencies including – communication skills, problem solving, recognising and responding appropriately to emergency situations, demonstrating awareness of equality and diversity issues, maintaining privacy as well as variety of clinical skills.
To maintain own personal and professional development with the support of the Practice Development Lead Nurse.
To demonstrates commitment to Trust CARES Values
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Theatre Runner with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Uxbridge, England. It is listed as a Band 2 role. The advertised salary is £30,142 per annum incl HCAA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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