We are seeking an experienced Operating Theatre Practitioner with Surgical First Assistant qualifications and experience to join the Theatre team at our client's Acute Hospital site based in beautiful Bath, Somerset. Primarily you will work as a clinical member of the Theatre team and will be responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality patient focused care. The role is to provide regular surgical first assistant support for surgeons alongside theatre scrub or ODP role.This is an award-winning hospital, led by some of the South-West's most experienced consultants supported by 24/7 RMO cover on-site.Rated 'outstanding' for caring - this unique centre of excellence was a long-established independent sector hospital, acquired through investment by the NHS in June 2021.The Hospital has 28 en-suite single inpatient beds, 22 day-case beds and 5 ambulatory care beds. Facilities include; 9 consulting rooms, 4 state-of-the-art operating theatres (2 with laminar flow), a JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a dedicated cardiology suite and intervention treatment room.The dedicated physiotherapy department has a gym and four treatment rooms.The Digital diagnostic unit includes CT, MRI, General X-ray and UltrasoundPerson requirementsRGN or ODP with appropriate NMC/HCPC registration as applicable.SFA 1 or 2 qualification with current First Assistant practice A willingness to Scrub and/or assist in Anaesthetics/Recovery (as applicable) if required.The additional benefits of working for this organisation include: - Personal pension plan- Employee discount scheme- Life assurance- Bike to work scheme- Season ticket loan- Private medical insuranceWe are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Operating Theatres.As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Operating Theatre roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Theatre Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Main Duties:
Provide tailored support to pupils through structured learning programmes, setting high expectations and fostering independence and self-confidence
Promote inclusion by encouraging collaborative learning and positive peer interaction
Work with the SENCO and teaching staff to assess pupil needs, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Adapt and create resources to support pupils with SEND and EAL, ensuring accessibility, engagement, and safety
Support the delivery of external specialist services (e.g. speech and language therapy, physiotherapy)
Mentor students individually and in small groups; plan and lead targeted booster and intervention sessions to reinforce challenging topics
Observe and monitor pupil progress, providing timely and accurate feedback to staff
Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and the creation of engaging classroom displays
Support whole-class teaching as needed, working under the direction of the teacher
Collaborate with teachers to apply effective behaviour management strategies that support learning
Assist students in achieving their learning objectives across various settings, including the computer lab, library, and other learning environments
Supervise students during break times, lunchtimes, and other non-classroom settings
Provide general pastoral support and accompany students on school trips, as required
Training:
Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma
On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals
Regular review meetings to track progress and development
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm including a 50-minute break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Secretarial:
Process referrals to hospitals and other agencies
Updating external computer programmes with diagnosis, so regular contact with patients is upheld inline with NICE Guidance
Dealing with incoming post from postal services / emails and circulating to appropriate departments
Receiving incoming telephone calls and initiating outgoing telephone calls. Taking messages and dealing with appropriate queries
Maintain the computerised records of patients in an accurate and secure manner
To cover members of the secretarial team during periods of sickness and annual leave
Order stationery and cleaning materials to ensure adequate supplies
Organising work initiated by patients, i.e. life insurance forms / fostering assessments / PIP claim forms
Liaising with companies and patients concerning this work via telephone / email
Logging payments and organising banking for Practice Manager
Scanning & Read Coding
Scanning incoming mail/ emails from hospital / integrated documents on medical system or forms received back from patients for GPs action
Coding appropriate information / diagnoses from letters to assist GPs with continuation of care
Additional Duties
ReSPECT forms – Organising visits for GPs to complete / Review forms. Sending forms on to patients
Safeguarding
Any appropriate additional duties the team is requested to do by GPs or Practice Management
Confidentiality
Patients entrust staff members with sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In performance of the duties, outlined above, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Health and Safety
Promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health and Safety policy
Identifying risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity
Support equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues
Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights
Quality
Strive to maintain quality within the practice
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Training Outcome:Possible employment at the end of apprenticeship.Employer Description:6 GP Partner practice, involved in training with GP Registrars. 3 Nurse Practitioners, Nurse & Healthcare Assistant Team of 8, Reception/Admin team of 11, with Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager.
Victoria Road Surgery serves the Lowestoft area of NR33, From the bridges that divide Lowestoft to Morrison’s in Pakefield.
There are just over 10,000 patients at the surgery and the care offered includes routine clinician appointments and urgent on the day treatment. Long-term condition appointments, blood tests, wound check, minor injury treatment, NHS health checks, Social Prescribing, Health and Wellbeing appointments, Mental Health Practitioners and Physiotherapy.
The surgery has a diverse patient population and some patients live in deprived areas, whereas some live in more affluent areas.Working Hours :Monday – Friday (8:00am – 7:00pm) (with the option of either a Monday or Friday off).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Good attitude,Methodical....Read more...
