Job Description

Our operating theatres are recruiting for Band 2 experienced perioperative care support workers. We would like you to join us in delivering the highest standards of care in a well-equipped, safe environment with Our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients as a priority. Our specialties include Ophthalmology, General Surgery, ENT, Gynecology, Urology, Maxilla-facial, elective Orthopedics, Acutes & trauma, Obstetrics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.



Are you forward thinking, motivated, organised and dedicated who are seeking a career in perioperative nursing & have the aspiration and motivation to work in this complex environment. Our investment & commitment to our staffs continuous professional development in knowledge and skills will provide a varied yet rewarding career in the perioperative environment. You may already have experience in this role. We require staff to cover a 24 hour service over a 7 day period.



Previous applicants need not reapply



Full time or will consider part time (minimum 28 hours per week)



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'.



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.



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.