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Perioperative Support Worker
The closing date is 27 August 2025
Are you looking to work in a busy and developing environment within theatres at W&C theatres. We are looking to recruit staff within gynae, obstetric and paediatric theatres, who can demonstrate a dynamic approach to their work and who have commitment, drive and enthusiasm to help in the development of our services.
We also cover gynae and paediatric PACU, as well as main theatres in tower block who cover vascular, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, plastics and emergency general surgery.
You will need to be prepared to work within a busy environment and be forward thinking and passionate about delivering a high standard of care.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential. You must have a clear idea regarding your career development and be a team player with a flexible attitude to meet the service needs.
Currently the post covers Monday-Friday with on-call at the weekends and BH, however this may change in the future to cover working shifts 24/7.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for supporting the registered peri-operative practitioner in the delivery of direct patient care procedures and transfer, mainly within Robotic Theatres.
The post holder will work flexibly along side team members to meet the needs of the service.
Communication and Relationship SkillsSupports patients, through communicatinginformation using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding and reporting the outcome to the registered practitionerin charge.
Contributes to the effective communication between members of themulti disciplinary team, taking personal responsibility to update andshare information provides support for patients at all times by communicating effectivelyin order to meet their needs.
Knowledge, Training and ExperienceUses knowledge and experience to deliver routine tasks as agreed withthe peri-operative practitioner. Uses knowledge and experience to follow agreed policy and procedure
About us
Humber Health Partnership is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites, are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Skills/Knowledge
* Good communication and Interpersonal skills
* Ability to demonstrate good written skills
* Demonstrate awareness of current issues of health care.
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
* NVQ2 in Operating Department Support
Experience
* Previous experience in a hospital setting
Personal Attributes
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
* Demonstrate can contribute towards a positive learning environment with a willingness to undertake further training
* Flexibility towards working hours relating to service demands
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.
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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