Theatre Healthcare Assistant | Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool seeks Theatre Healthcare Assistants. Candidates will provide patient care in the operating department and must possess good communication skills and NVQ2 or higher in Healthcare. The role demands daytime and nighttime shifts within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be forward thinking and highly motivated.
• Experience in a healthcare or perioperative environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients attending the operating department.
• Ensure cleanliness of all Operating Theatre areas and equipment.
• Assist the Scrubbed Practitioner in preparation and replenishment of sterile trolleys.

Skills

Good time management skills

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ2 or higher in Healthcare / Perioperative Practice / care certificate

Job description

Overview

We are looking for dynamic and proactive members of staff to maintain the delivery of safe, high quality, patient-focused care within our Theatre department.

Therefore an exciting opportunity has arisen for Theatre Healthcare Assistants to take on roles at Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

Role level and progression

Applicants with no theatre experience will commence post as a band 2, then progressing to a band 3 when fully competent in their role.

Person specification

We are looking for forward thinking and highly motivated staff, who are able to demonstrate good time management skills, you will also need to possess good communication skills (verbal, written & electronic) and have the ability to work as part of a cohesive team.

This post is suitable for unregistered staff who hold an NVQ2 or higher in Healthcare / Perioperative Practice / care certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicants will give direct care to patients attending the operating department, in a safe and welcoming environment under the supervision of professionally qualified staff.
• Please note: This role does require you to work days, nights, evenings, weekends & on-call.
• To perform as a safe competent clinical member of the theatre team and provide care for the peri-operative patient under the supervision of qualified staff.
• To ensure the cleanliness of all the Operating Theatre areas and equipment at all times and to participate in all cleaning programmes, including before and following routine and emergency operating procedures.
• To prepare the Operating Theatre prior to and following operative procedures ensuring correct equipment available and in working order and to notify the Registered Practitioner of any problems identified.
• To assist the Scrubbed Practitioner in the preparation and replenishment of sterile trolleys using an aseptic technique.
• To participate in swab, needle and instrument counts under the direction of the Scrubbed Practitioner and in accordance with the departmental procedure.
• To participate and comply with all aspects of any Local Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (LocSSIPs) process and associated documentation completion during the provision of patient care.

About Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Why work with us

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

• Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
• Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

For information regarding full duties, responsibilities and a detailed job description please see attached documentation

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025