Senior Healthcare Assistant - Theatres Scunthorpe

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scunthorpe is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join their Theatre team. The ideal candidate will assist in providing high-quality patient care, contributing to the efficient running of the operating theatre. Essential skills include strong communication and numeracy, with a preference for candidates with healthcare experience. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Essential skills in numeracy and literacy required.
• Desirable experience in a Theatre or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the operating theatre department.
• Support a multidisciplinary theatre team to provide high quality patient care.
• Carry out duties under the supervision of a Theatre Practitioner.

Skills

Sound interpersonal and communication skills

Numeracy and literacy functional skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or willing to work towards

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder is required to work as a part of the Theatre team and to undertake a range of duties to assist in the smooth running of the Theatres. He/she will contribute to the efficient running of the departments, and the provision of a consistently high standard of patient care.

Multi-skilling will be encouraged and those wishing to broaden their range of clinical skills will be supported.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.

If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date we regret that you have not been short listed on this occasion. Please note that if you are shortlisted for interview you will be contacted via your email account so please check your emails.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Support Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary theatre team who undertakes a range of duties to assist in the smooth running of the operating theatre department and the provision of a consistently high standard of patient care.

Delegated work and duties will be assigned and carried out under the direct supervision of a Theatre Practitioner as appropriate, in accordance with the relevant competencies laid down For NVQ Level 2 in Support Services in Healthcare pertaining to the checking in of the patients into the theatre suite.

About Us

We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/

Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.

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"We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers".

Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

208-252D63-25-1

Job locations

Scunthorpe

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Numeracy and literacy functional skills
  
  

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or willing to work towards.
  
  

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Theatre or healthcare setting
  
  

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Theatre or healthcare setting
  
  

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

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scunthorpe

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

Employer's website

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scunthorpe

Cliff Gardens

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

Employer's website

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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