Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen, due to service expansion and development in the Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal) Operating Department, to join the existing theatre team.

Work in support and under direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the RN/OPD.

Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.

Contribute to the on-call service

Main duties of the job
The six theatres undertake a variety of surgical specialties including orthopaedic joint surgery, general surgery, breast, urology and ophthalmology. The Theatres in Kendal are at present being upgraded and we are recruiting inline with this.

We are looking for clinical support workers with an interest in working within the theatre environment, ensuring that all aspects of the patients individual care needs are met in a safe, effective and efficient environment. The department is committed to appraisal, to support continuous education and professional development.

About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Maths and English (GCSE/CSE/NVQ/Functional)
• Care Certificate (Willingness to undertake, as this is a requirement for all non-registered clinical support workers)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
• Prepared to work towards NVQ Level 2/3

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment
• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
• Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience within a theatre environment

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of ongoing training and mandatory courses
• Knowledge and understanding of manual handling policies and procedures
• Understanding of surgical care
• Ability to communicate effectively

Desirable

• Understanding and knowledge of relevant National Service
• Understanding of the clinical areas

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.