Location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Type: Full-Time
Salary (£): Competitive, based on experience
About Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Join Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. They are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. They work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for their staff and placement opportunities for their students. They attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that their workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
Job details
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Requirements
- General education to GCSE Maths and English Grade A-D (or equivalent)
- Experience of working with people/a team
- Can follow instructions and learn procedures
- Clear and effective reading and writing in the English Language
- Inclusive and non-judgemental
- Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Salary Details
Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for keen and reliable individuals to join their teams within the Theatre Complex, in various specialties. If you are looking for a new challenge and have an interest in 1.1 Patient Care within the Operating Theatre or within PACU, then this is the job for you. Please contact them for an informal visit or to find out further information. The Norfolk Centre for Interventional Radiology Department provides state-of-the-art minimally invasive procedures using advanced radiological image techniques, under the guidance of X-rays, ultrasound, and CT.
Key Responsibilities
- Moving patients between wards, Theatres, and Recovery departments
- Assisting in the care of the surgical patient during the peri-operative period by supporting the multidisciplinary team
- Supporting the Theatre personnel in providing a safe, high-quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures
- Assisting The Clinical Practitioners with procedures
- Providing basic patient care
- Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels
- Providing a safe environment ensuring the highest quality of patient care is provided
- Prepare and set up theatre prior to theatre list
- General circulating duties as instructed/requested from qualified members of the theatre team
- Assist the safe transit of the patient to and from the ward and between areas within day theatres, before and after surgery, and to ensure the safety of any equipment that is attached to the patient
- Provide knowledgeable and safe assistance with the transfer of the anaesthetised patient from the patient’s trolley to the operating table using the hospital policy for manual handling of patients
- Assist with the positioning of the patient for a surgical procedure
- Undertake pressure area care using pressure relieving practices and devices as advised by registered staff
- Ensure all documentation is recorded accurately, legibly signed and dated in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and countersigned by registered staff as appropriate
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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