<div><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner in Theatres (Scrub) to join our fantastic, friendly and motivated team in Theatres at Macclesfield District General Hospital.</p><p>The successful candidate will be highly motivated, experienced and passionate about theatres. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be a key member of the team in providing the highest quality care during the patients peri-operative journey.</p><p>We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.</p><p>Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this roles eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</p><p><b>Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.</b></p><h3>Main duties of the job</h3><ul><li>To maintain high standards of professional conduct and to promote good professional ethics throughout the Department.</li><li>To assist with the smooth running of the theatre and engender a team spirit with all members of the unit, maintaining high staff morale.</li><li>To ensure that work carried out is in accordance with hospital policies.</li></ul><h3>About us</h3><p>We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.</p><p>We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.</p><p>Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.</p><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree health and Social Care</li><li>GCSE Maths and English Grades A-C, 4-9 or Functional Skills Maths level 2, Functional Skills level 2 or equivalent</li></ul><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Some previous perioperative experience and can demonstrate desire to work in theatre environment</li><li>Can demonstrate the ability to deliver high standards of care.</li><li>Evidence of continued professional development.</li><li>Can demonstrate the ability to solve problems and prioritise workload.</li></ul><h3>Skills/Knowledge/Ability</h3><ul><li>Able to demonstrate that they work well within a team.</li><li>Able to maintain accurate patient records.</li><li>Basic IT skills</li><li>Able to demonstrate self motivation and the motivation of others.</li></ul><h3>Personal/work related circumstances</h3><ul><li>Flexible working shifts pattern may include evenings and weekends</li><li>Good general health and attendance record</li><li>Ability to work with an unpredictable workload and deal with traumatic situations when they arise.</li></ul><h3>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3><p>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.</p><p>Deputy Operational Managers Theatres & HSDU</p><p>£28,392 to £31,157 a year (subject to job matching)</p></div>