Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Theatres

The Methodist Church in Britain; West End; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Band 3 healthcare assistant for the Main Theatres and MITU department. The role focuses on theatre preparation, patient transfer and assisting the scrub practitioner during operating lists.

It is a permanent full-time post of 37.5 hours on early and late shifts across the week, with opportunities to develop in a clinical setting and contribute to infection prevention and patient care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Operating Department Support or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a theatre department.
• Enhanced DBS check where required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare theatres, instruments and supplies before operating lists.
• Collect patients from the ward and support their transfer and positioning.
• Reassure patients while protecting dignity, privacy and individual needs.
• Support the scrub practitioner in the circulating role, including opening sterile items and assisting with checks.
• Keep theatres and equipment clean and ready under infection prevention procedures.
• Maintain stock levels and complete documentation.

Skills

Communication

Literacy & numeracy

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 2 Operating Department Support

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

A Band 3 healthcare assistant post in the Main Theatres and MITU department, where staff care for patients across a wide range of surgical procedures. The role centres on preparing theatres and equipment, bringing patients in and out of theatre, and supporting the scrub practitioner during operating lists. It is a permanent post of 37.5 hours on early and late shifts across the week. Applicants need prior experience in a theatre department and an NVQ Level 2 in Operating Department Support or an equivalent.

What the job involves

• Preparing theatres, surgical equipment, instruments and supplies before operating lists
• Collecting patients from the ward and supporting their safe transfer, positioning and return after surgery
• Reassuring patients while protecting their dignity, privacy and individual needs
• Supporting the scrub practitioner in the circulating role, including opening sterile items, assisting with surgical checks and receiving specimens
• Keeping theatres and equipment clean and ready for use under infection prevention procedures
• Maintaining stock levels, completing documentation and supporting departmental administration

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Operating Department Support or an equivalent qualification

Experience

• Previous experience working in a theatre department

Skills & knowledge

• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Caring, respectful approach and the ability to work closely with colleagues
• Willingness to learn, complete relevant training and contribute ideas

  Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check, where required

  What’s offered

  • Life insurance cover of four times salary, for full-time and part-time staff
  • Private medical cover after passing probation
  • Pension scheme with matched contributions
  • Employee assistance programme with counselling
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric car scheme
  • Subsidised staff restaurant