Healthcare Assistant - Theatres

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Healthcare Assistant in the Theatre Department at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. This role offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to develop within a supportive team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and supporting theatre operations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a flexible approach to care.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 2 in a care-related subject.
• Desirable qualifications include perioperative practice qualification and care certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care as a vital part of the theatre team.
• Assist the theatre team during surgical procedures ensuring safe patient passage.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patient Care

Education

GCSE Grade A-C (9-4) in Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 / Level 2 Diploma in care related subject

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Healthcare Assistant in the Theatre Department. You will need to enjoy working as a team player and have a flexible attitude to meet service demands. Applicants with experience are desirable however, training to achieve the standards required will be given.

Theatres have an extensive development package and opportunities within their "Grow your own" workforce. There is also an opportunity to enter the Trainee Nursing Associate or Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship programme also.

It is essential that you possess GCSE Grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent in Maths and English to apply for this post.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will have a unique opportunity to join the Theatre Department at The Princess Royal Hospital, at a time when we are developing a workforce to aid the recovery and restoration programme, whilst we continue to provide safe, quality services that are accessible and sustainable for future generations.

Working as part of a team you will provide exceptional care for each patient, only ever caring for one patient at a time, enabling you to ensure you are always doing your very best for every patient every time.

Our Theatre HCA's play an essential role in the smooth running of our Theatres and help us maintain our exceptional levels of care. Theatre HCA's assist the wider theatre team with the safe passage of patients through the surgical pathway.

As a department we routinely offer dedicated support whilst you settle into your new role. Your role would predominately be in the Theatre Department. You will remain supernumerary for 3 months whilst you complete your specific HCA Theatre and on call competencies, we are also committed to internal professional development. We have a dedicated team within the unit who oversee all training we provide.

About us

The department currently provides a 24 hour emergency surgical service, including the Maternity Theatres, therefore flexibility and a commitment to a night shift/ on-call/shift system is essential.

This post will be predominately based in the Theatre Department and the new Elective Surgical Hub at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, however there may be a requirement to work occasionally in the Theatre Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-HCT-393

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Grainger Drive, Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ Level 2 / Level 2 Diploma in care related subject

Desirable

• Perioperative practice qualification
• Care certificate

Experience Essential

• Can demonstrate an understanding through personal statement and interview of what is required within the role of Healthcare Assistant in an Acute Care Setting.
• Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these into practice within their caring role.

Desirable

• Previous Theatre experience
• Work experience within theatre
• Has an understanding of the role of the Theatre HCA

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NVQ Level 2 / Level 2 Diploma in care related subject

Desirable

• Perioperative practice qualification
• Care certificate

Experience Essential

• Can demonstrate an understanding through personal statement and interview of what is required within the role of Healthcare Assistant in an Acute Care Setting.
• Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these into practice within their caring role.

Desirable

• Previous Theatre experience
• Work experience within theatre
• Has an understanding of the role of the Theatre HCA

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Grainger Drive, Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Grainger Drive, Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)