About this role
Job summary Job Description Healthcare Assistant - Theatre (Bank)
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital | Bank Contract - Ad hoc | Includes weekend work
Up to £15.00 per hour
Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre, you will
Create a great experience for patients undergoing major and minor surgeries
Have the time you need to care for patients as people
Understand people's individual needs
Play a key role in a fast-paced environment
Work flexibly to support our team
About us Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital
The Exeter Nuffield hospital is based next to the RD&E hospital in Wonford, Exeter. The hospital has 2 theatres, as well as a hybrid cardiac catheter laboratory/theatre and an Endoscopy suite. There are two ward areas: an inpatient area with 21 beds and a day-case ward with 12 beds. We also have a busy outpatient department, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and radiology department including an MRI scanner. We specialise in elective orthopaedic and spinal surgery, cardiology including invasive procedures, general surgery, plastics and cosmetic surgery, ENT, and gynaecology. The Hospital has a MAKO robot that undertakes some of the joint replacement surgery which we have become well known for in this field of surgery
Job description Job responsibilities Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.
If you'd like to get a feel for the department before applying, you're welcome to arrange an informal visit or conversation. Please contact Jason, our Theatre Manager via 01392 262107 or by emailing [email protected].
Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
You'll show real empathy and find the challenges of theatre work fascinating. As well as great communication skills, you'll bring a flexible approach to both your duties and hours. Qualified to NVQ Level 2 as a minimum, with experience within a theatre department
Experience Essential
As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre at our Exeter Hospital, you'll be highly motivated and enjoy working somewhere that's constantly and rapidly changing
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Nuffield Health
Address Wonford Road
Exeter
EX2 4UG
Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)