Theatre Care Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Camberley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated NHS hospital in the UK is seeking a Health Care Assistant for their operating theatres. This role requires strong communication and teamwork skills, and experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in an operating theatre environment. Successful candidates will assist surgical teams and help prepare for surgeries, contributing to a high standard of patient care. The position is full-time with shifts from 07:30 - 19:30, Monday to Friday. Suitable training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience within an Operating Theatre or hospital environment is desirable.
• Current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake housekeeping as needed to ensure a suitable Theatre environment.
• Provide physical and psychological support to the patient.
• Assist the surgical team with assigned tasks.
• Adhere to confidentiality policies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Frimley Park Hospital is part of the Frimley Park NHS foundation Trust and we are currently seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated DSU2 Theatre Team.

We welcome applications from motivated, enthusiastic applicants who is committed to providing excellent patient care. Good communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team are essential. The ability to work in a fast paced busy environment is a requirement.

Experience within an Operating Theatre or hospital environment is desirable but not essential. Training, support and development is given by each of the Theatre teams.

Frimley Health NHS Trust is committed to the ongoing training and development of Healthcare Assistants with opportunities to participate in further development. You should be able to demonstrate the trust values of committed to excellence, working together and facing the future.

Applications are for full time 37.5 hours worked over 3/4 days, doing 07:30 - 19:30 shifts from Monday to Friday. Applicants should be willing to do cross-site working with Wexham Park Hospital and Heatherwood Hospital if required.

You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.

A Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Operating Theatres works as part of the multidisciplinary team. They assist setting up Theatres and preparing the Theatre and patient for surgery. The HCA assists the Theatre practitioners and surgical team during surgical procedures with equipment, instruments and patient care.

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• To undertake any necessary housekeeping if required to ensure a suitable Theatre environment.
• Participate in providing physical and psychological support to the patient.
• To assist the surgical team with assigned tasks.
• To adhere to policies regarding confidentiality.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties.

The role of the Healthcare Assistant in the Operating Theatres is vital and full training will be given. Your role will include:

• Preparation of operating Theatres for surgery. Setting up equipment, instruments, inputting data onto computers.
• Cleaning and maintaining the theatres and store areas.
• Assisting the theatre practitioners during theatre lists.
• Assisting in the anaesthetic room prior to surgery.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship

Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your eligibility for aHealth and Care VisaorSkilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:

• The role does not meet theminimum salary thresholdset by UKVI
• The role isnot included on the Immigration Salary List (ISL)
• The role isbelow RQF Level 6 (graduate level)

These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on aGraduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026