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Ward Manager

2 months ago


Maidstone, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Theatres at Maidstone Hospital for dynamic, innovative and highly motivated individual to work within our new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre as a Theatre Support Worker

Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England. The new Centre will treat patients from across the region, increasing the Trust’s capacity for planned surgical procedures. 

The Centre will contain the latest novel open plan laminar flow theatres; open-plan surgical areas where up to three patients are treated in a dedicated space with a specialised air canopy over each station to prevent the spread of infection. The new facility will also include a 14-bed inpatient ward and a 10-bed day case ward, with recovery, x-ray and therapy space, all within a dedicated elective building.

The Centre will expand orthopaedic surgical capacity across Kent and Medway, playing an important part in elective recovery and the reduction of patient waiting times across the region.

The Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre will work alongside our existing services to provide care. Our amazing Maidstone Orthopaedic Centre (MOU) and Maidstone Short Stay Unit (MSSU) will all continue. 

You will receive structured training to work in this specialist area whilst working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a consistent and high standard of patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

Help to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of staff, patients and visitors, and to protect the patients Privacy & Dignity Be aware of legislation and policies governing theatre practice, particularly in terms of universal precautions Preparation of theatres for surgery Cleaning of theatre and recovery areas before and after operating sessions, also adhering to the weekly cleaning schedule Restocking of cupboards and stock containers against agreed stock levels. Collect and escort the patient, and assist with transferring of the patient from trolley to table under supervision of trained staff. Assist with safe positioning of patient on operating table. Act as circulating person for the scrub team and within the scope of the role. Assist with the care, labelling and transportation of specimens, and the collection of blood from the Blood Bank as required. Keep and maintain appropriate records according to local policy, including use if the trusts IT systems Dispose of soiled dressings, fluids and linen in accordance with local policy. Maintain confidentiality; especially regarding information related to patients and their treatment. Help to maintain effective communication between departments by acting as messenger when required. Take a full part in the Clinical Governance agenda of the Trust and the Attend departmental meetings as required. Responsibility for collecting data required for the key performance Indicators. Health and Safety

Working for our organisation

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s Clinical Induction Programme for Clinical Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time (please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead if this is going to be problematic: ), lasts for two weeks and will involve travelling to both Trust sites. The programme includes 2 supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), all of the other days are classroom-based and run from 9am to 5pm.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at  Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

This post forms part of the new Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre team at Maidstone Hospital. Over 200 new posts will support the new Centre, which is part of a national scheme to deliver more than 50 new surgical hubs across England. The new Centre will treat patients from across the region, increasing the Trust’s capacity for planned surgical procedures.

The Centre will contain the latest novel open plan laminar flow theatres; open-plan surgical areas where up to three patients are treated in a dedicated space with a specialised air canopy over each station to prevent the spread of infection. The new facility will also include a 14-bed inpatient ward and a 10-bed day case ward, with recovery, x-ray and therapy space, all within a dedicated elective building.

The Centre will expand orthopaedic surgical capacity across Kent and Medway, playing an important part 

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

The Care Certificate. Functional skills English and maths level 1 or GCSE English and maths grade G/1 or above. NVQ/Diploma level 2 in Healthcare (competencies assessed in a healthcare environment) or equivalent healthcare qualification, e.g. successful completion of a level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship.

Desirable criteria

Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 – C/4.

Experience

Essential criteria

Minimum 1 year full- time equivalent experience as a healthcare support worker or trainee in a care setting

Desirable criteria

NHS experience

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work within the multidisciplinary team Demonstrates ability to use own initiative Effective & concise communication skills demonstrated. Reliability and flexibility Good standard of literacy and an abilty to maintain records

Desirable criteria

Organisational skills Experience to take delegated responsibility