Job description

Job responsibilities

Experience would be an advantage, however the relevant training will be provided within the unit.

Within this wide ranging role you will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.

You will be working alongside clinicians, registered practitioners and other health care support workers, as well as admin support staff.

Within the theatre department you will work across multiple specialities working as a circulator in theatres and assisting in recovery, caring for patients post-operatively. You will act as the patient advocate and support them through the perioperative period.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. Where appropriate, staff will have the opportunity to work at UHS Southampton General Hospital for development and education. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. Youll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Shifts cover a 5 day service Monday to Friday 8-6 (potential in the future to cover a 6 day service). Your shifts will usually run over 4 days 8-6, occasionally this may change to 3 full days and 2 half days dependant on clinical requirements.

Please see Job Description for further information.

Job responsibilities

Experience would be an advantage, however the relevant training will be provided within the unit.

Within this wide ranging role you will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.

You will be working alongside clinicians, registered practitioners and other health care support workers, as well as admin support staff.

Within the theatre department you will work across multiple specialities working as a circulator in theatres and assisting in recovery, caring for patients post-operatively. You will act as the patient advocate and support them through the perioperative period.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. Where appropriate, staff will have the opportunity to work at UHS Southampton General Hospital for development and education. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. Youll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Shifts cover a 5 day service Monday to Friday 8-6 (potential in the future to cover a 6 day service). Your shifts will usually run over 4 days 8-6, occasionally this may change to 3 full days and 2 half days dependant on clinical requirements.

Please see Job Description for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.

Desirable

• BTEC level 2 or above in health and social care. Interested in undertaking further training.
• Level 3 qualification; BTEC, L3 diploma, A levels.

Previous or relevant experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in: Acute hospital setting. HCA experience. Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring role
• Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA

Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.

Desirable

• BTEC level 2 or above in health and social care. Interested in undertaking further training.
• Level 3 qualification; BTEC, L3 diploma, A levels.

Previous or relevant experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in: Acute hospital setting. HCA experience. Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring role
• Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA

Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

SO41 8QD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)