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Healthcare Assistant - Theatre (Bank)
Healthcare Assistant – Theatre
Plymouth Hospital | Theatre | Bank - ad hoc | | Includes weekend work and on-call
Up to £12.50 per hour
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we exist to look after the nation’s health. We’re working to create the highest standard of care – and it starts with you. By supporting colleagues and simply being there when it matters, you’ll help us create the best possible patient experience.
As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre at our Plymouth Hospital, you’ll be highly motivated and enjoy working somewhere that’s constantly and rapidly changing. You’ll show real empathy and find the challenges of theatre work fascinating. As well as great communication skills, you’ll bring a flexible approach to both your duties and hours.
And if you’re qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting, that’s even better.
As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre, you will:
Create a great experience for patients undergoing major and minor surgeries
Have the time you need to care for patients as people
Understand people’s individual needs
Play a key role in a fast-paced environment
Work flexibly to support our team
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month.
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
The Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is situated next to the Nuffield Health Devonshire Gym, in Derriford, Plymouth and we have been part of the Plymouth community since 1971. We have 3 main theatres – 2 laminar flow and 1 digital, a fully JAG accredited endoscopy suite, a 35-bedded ward with one 4 bedded bay and one 2 bedded bay. Our outpatients department has 12 consulting rooms with a dedicated ophthalmology suite and ENT service.
We carry out treatment under a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Neurosurgery. We recently were rated in the top 50 hospitals in the country for our total hip replacement patient outcomes.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Rewards & Benefits
Helping you be and feel your best.
Annual Leave
25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.
Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan
Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
*eligibility criteria applies.
Financial Wellbeing
A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.
Gym Membership
Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.
Online GP
Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.
Emotional Wellbeing Support
Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.
Healthcare Scheme
Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).
Overtime
For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked between midnight and midnight of a bank holiday, 100% of basic hourly rate.
The Nuffield Health Academy
Professional Development Programmes
Our Professional Development Programmes will support your career development with industry-leading training opportunities. And, because we work in smaller teams, you’ll experience a real sense of collaborative teamwork.
THE NUFFIELD HEALTH ACADEMY
Leading at every level
We have various Leadership & Talent programmes aimed at developing our future leaders, from discovering leadership through to established and senior leadership programmes. Wherever you are in your career, we’ll provide the support if you have the drive and ambition to become one of our leaders.
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Apprenticeships
We’re committed to nurturing the talent of the future. That’s why we support people on Apprenticeships in all areas of our organisation, regardless of age or skill level. With 50+ available programmes, you’ll start your career with us as part of a close-knit, welcoming team.
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Preceptorship Programme
As a newly qualified Nurse/ODP, you have a great future ahead at Nuffield Health. Our 12-month Preceptorship programme is a learning journey designed to support newly qualified or newly registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Applied Health Professionals to confidently settle into their careers and thrive within clinical practice at Nuffield Health.
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Giving our patients the best outcomes
Meet Andrew Skinner, Radiology Clinical Team Lead at Nuffield Health Hospital Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Andrew joined us as a Senior Radiographer at the beginning of 2020, progressing to Clinical Team Lead 9 months ago, deputising for the Radiology Manager. Andrew shares his experience with us so far.
Helping patients during vulnerable times
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Making a difference
Meet the team Somia Ghaffar, one of our dedicated clinical pharmacists at Guildford Hospital. Somia qualified as a pharmacist in 2021, wanting to be in a profession where she could help people on a daily basis and make a difference.
My career since the beginning
Meet Stacie Pellatt, Senior Theatre Practitioner and Medical Device Lead at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital. Stacie initially trained with us as student from 2012-2014 and after qualifying, gaining experience and exposure in other hospitals and countries, she’s been back since April 2019!
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The ability to change people’s lives
Meet Terry Darnell, Theatre Manager at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital. We spoke to Terry about his time at Nuffield Health thus far, his highlights, team and what made him choose Nuffield Health to continue his career in theatre.
Support to progress in my career
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A feel good atmosphere
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Hints & Tips
Help with your application.
Once you’ve found the right role for you, you can apply online. All you need to do at this stage is submit your CV, a covering email, and a few personal details.
Our recruitment team screens all of the applications we receive. So, if they see that you’ve got the right sort of skills and experience needed for the role, your details will be passed on to the relevant hiring manager. Then, if you fit all the criteria at this stage, you’ll be invited to take part in a video, telephone or face-to-face interview.
CV
Think about the skills and qualities asked for in the job description and show how you’ve applied those same skills and qualities in other roles. Focus on the things that will make us want to see more of you.
Covering email
Your CV will contain details about why you’d be a good fit for the role, but it’s well worth adding a short, snappy paragraph pulling out the two or three most compelling reasons as to why you’d be perfect for the job in your covering email..
Video interview
The video interview lasts 15-20 minutes if you get to this stage. On the day, look the part, be aware of your surroundings and practice your answers to feel prepared. Most of all, relax and be yourself.
DBS Checks
Some of our roles require a DBS check and they are processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of the recruitment process. These checks are to assist employers in making safer recruitment decisions. However, a check is just one part of robust recruitment practice.
Documents
You could be asked to provide proof of vaccinations as part of our Occupational Health pre-employment screening. We know it can be time consuming to get this information if you don’t already have it to hand, so we encourage you to start preparing this information to avoid any delays to the onboarding process.
Your current studies
If you are currently undertaking any strudies, education or apprenticeships, its worth noting there are some training provider we're not partnered with, and therefore potentially unable to support your continued learning. Ensure you share this at interview and for queries contact careers@nuffieldhealth.com