Perioperative Care Support Worker (Band 2)

To undertake a range of duties including clerical and patient care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner ODP, Nurse or a Senior Perioperative Care Assistant. Theatre Support staff will assist the Registered Practitioners to deliver patient care and prepare the environment in which care is delivered. In pursuing these duties, the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'.

For details of this job vacancy, please see attached full job description and the person specification

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Skills

Desirable: - Skills in Infection Prevention and Control; - Skills in patient safety; - Skills in manually handling people

Qualifications

Essential: - General education, numerate and literate to Functional skills Level 2, A-C or equivalent GCSE

Desirable: - BTEC Health & Social studies; - The Care Certificate; - QCF Level 2 / 3 Heath Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Desirable: - Health care experience; - Previous experience of working in the operating theatre

Knowledge

Essential: - A Comprehensive understanding of working in the Operating Theatre; - Understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications

Desirable: - Knowledge of IT systems, Electronic patient records Trisoft, Health Edge