Theatre Healthcare Assistant Band 3 | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £26,240 - £27,928 Per annum, Incl. HCAS |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ascot, SL5 7GB |
| Cwmni: | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7400212/151-VG135 |
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Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot is part of the Frimley NHS Foundation Trust , we are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated Orthopaedic Operating Theatre Team. We are a busy efficient elective unit with an excellent, modern working environment.
A Healthcare Assistant (HCA) works as part of the multidisciplinary team, assists setting up, preparing Theatres and patients for surgery. The HCA assists the Theatre practitioners and surgical team during procedures with equipment, instruments and patient care.
We welcome applications from motivated, enthusiastic applicants who are committed to providing excellent patient care. Good communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a fast paced and busy environment is essential. Experience within an Operating Theatre or hospital environment is desirable but not essential. Training, support and development is given by 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 Saturday . Applicants should be willing to do cross-site working with Wexham Park Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital if required.
• 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 is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship(for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualificationor you are.
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.
• Assist the scrub practitioner with the collection of all relevant packs and instrumentation for the operating session.
• Ensure that the Theatres and scrub areas are equipped and ready.
• Assist with circulating duties under the supervision of the registered
practitioner.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Theatre staff.
• Maintain Theatre stock levels and participate in the ordering of replacements.
• As part of the Theatre team ensure the care and cleanliness of Theatres and all specialised equipment.
For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Sep 2025