Theatre Care Assistant

Integrated Care System; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Ormskirk is seeking a Theatre Care Assistant to support surgical teams. The role involves preparing theatres, assisting patients, and maintaining care standards. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare along with compassionate communication skills. Further training and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience working as a care assistant.
• Knowledge of personal care and theatre procedures.
• Ability to handle clinical tasks and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare theatre environments ensuring cleanliness and sterility.
• Support patients during their surgical journey with compassionate care.
• Conduct clinical observations and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Numeracy and literacy skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above in Healthcare

GCSE Level in English and Maths

Job description

Go back Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Theatre Care Assistant

The closing date is 14 August 2025

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and reliableHealthcare Support Workerto join our dynamic team in theMain Theatres at Ormskirk Hospital, part of the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

As a vital member of our theatre team, you'll provide both direct and indirect care under the supervision of qualified staff. From preparing theatres and assisting with procedures to supporting patients through their surgical journey, your role will be essential in ensuring a safe, clean, and compassionate environment.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Job responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of theatre environments, ensuring all equipment and instruments are clean, sterile, and ready for use.
• Support patients before, during, and after surgery, providing reassurance and compassionate care.
• Undertake clinical observations and basic diagnostic tests , blood pressure, temperature, pulse
• Assist with patient positioning and transfers, using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to patient records.
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards are upheld at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure smooth running of theatre lists and patient flow.
• Participate in emergency response situations as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and departments.
• Uphold patient dignity, comfort, and confidentiality at all times.

Were committed to your growth. Youll receive full training, access to ongoing professional development, and support to expand your skills and knowledge within a theatre environment.

Person Specification

Our Values

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Healthcare or equivalent demonstrable experience within a Theatre setting
• GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of personal care.
• Previous experience of working in a care assistant role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Theatre Care Assistant role and responsibilities
• Experience working in a Healthcare setting
• Experience working within a Surgical/Theatre Department

Skills

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to accept direction and guidance in the role.
• Aware of own limitations.
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplinary team

Other

• Physically able to perform the full range of TCA duties.
• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation. Moving and Handling of patients.
• The post requires frequent effort which involves delivering personal care to patients. Working pattern maybe unpredictable.
• Staff may be involved in emotionally challenging situations.
• Shift rotation, Cross site working, On call commitments, Flexible and adaptable. The post requires frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions, bodily fluids, smells etc.

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.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust