Theatre HCA/TCA

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Charlton Musgrove; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Career development

Supportive team environment

Staff benefits & wellbeing

Flexible working

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our busy Operating Theatre Departments. You will support patients throughout their perioperative journey, working with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care, dignity and compassion.

This role offers a comprehensive induction, opportunities for development and a supportive team environment, with flexible working arrangements where service needs allow.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, compassionate and patient-focused.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise workload.
• Remain calm and professional in a busy perioperative environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop within perioperative services.
• Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support patients throughout their perioperative journey.
• Work alongside registered practitioners, surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff.
• Contribute to a high standard of care with dignity and compassion.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamworking

Organised

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, motivated and caring individuals to join our busy Operating Theatre Departments as a Healthcare Assistant.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their perioperative journey, ensuring that high standards of care, dignity and compassion are maintained at all times.

This is a rewarding role within a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You will work alongside registered practitioners, surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre support staff across a range of surgical specialities.

We Are Looking For Individuals Who

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are caring, compassionate and patient-focused.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Are organised, reliable and able to prioritise workload.
• Remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
• Have a willingness to learn and develop within perioperative services.

Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Opportunities for development and career progression.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing services.
• Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.

*Please note this post is currently advertised as a Band 2 posistion. A Band 3 role may be offered dependant on your previous experience*