Healthcare Assistant Main Theatres Band 3 | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	25 September 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£29,651 - £31,312 incl. HCAS
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	25 October 2025
Location:	Isleworth, TW7 6AF
Company:	Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7468376/289-PC-85

Summary

Healthcare Assistant Main Theatres Band 3

Site: West Middlesex University Hospital - Twickenham Road, Isleworth TW7 6AF

The HCA is responsible for the support to the Nursing team on daily basis – to ensure a safe delivery of high quality patient care, whilst working in close co-operation and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

PLEASE NOTE THE VACANCY WILL BE CLOSED ONCE SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
• Provide high quality clinical care support to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge of theatre or/and the Unit coordinator.
• The HCA is responsible for the support to the Nursing team on daily basis – to ensure a safe delivery of high quality patient care, whilst working in close co-operation and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
• Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
• Work autonomously in areas that have been deemed competent and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
• Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
• Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Clinical
• Support the nurse in charge of theatre to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for theatre preparation and instruments for each surgical case.
• Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities
• Support the team to use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that care delivery is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards.
• Support the practical knowledge and skills in the education of the junior staff or student nurse in theatres.
• Escalate appropriately after safe evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of senior nurses, managers and surgeon.
• Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding.
• Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual
• Support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care throughout each theatre list.
• Use of the Datix online to report accidents, incidents and losses and provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy.
• Take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the department/ ward manager or senior staff nurse, within their capability / limitations.

Professional
• Always maintain a professional behaviour and always promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in line with Trust values
• Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values.
• Contribute to a high quality safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care
• Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team in the perioperative area.
• Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under, the Job description and Trust Policies and other appropriate Local and National guidelines.
• Understand and practice in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and ensure they are understood and practiced by staff
• Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff.
• Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are supported and carried out and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection.
• Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line within the theatre environment and Trust standard
• Be aware of Clinical Governance and the impact it has on patient care
• Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to support local audit and participate in Trust audits locally such as the LocSSIPs.
• Participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock level in an effective manner.
• Work with members of the team in maintaining a quality approach to service provision, in line with Trust quality care standards.
• Report all complaints, incidents or accidents to the Nurse in charge and take appropriate action.

Education and Development
• Be responsible for, and demonstrate personal professional development, maintain up to date clinical skills and ensure mandatory training is always current.
• Be aware of current developments within the nursing profession and within the NHS services.
• Participate in theatre team and ward meetings.
• Participate in established local projects and clinical audit in theatres such as the changes in fasting policy and specimen protocol.
• Assist in ongoing development of the theatres as a positive learning environment
• Ensure own appraisal is always in date and personal development plan is completed.
• Work in a supportive way with learners and HCAS/MSW’s, providing knowledge and feedback as required.
• Participate in local teaching sessions – one to one with junior HCAs.

Management and leadership
• Demonstrate effective time management and prioritization of workload when working with busy theatre lists. Always preparing theatres in advance.
• Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff in the unit.
• Take responsibility for the teaching and education of pre and post registration students acting as a supportive buddy as appropriate.
• Demonstrate teaching skills in the supervision development and feedback of junior staff
• Demonstrate procedures and supervise junior staff and students in the practice of new skills.
• Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g. equipment, supplies

Communication and relationship building
• Know and utilise Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers and staff.
• Ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team, and ensure appropriate team input into patient care discussions in the theatre team brief and debrief.
• Ensure communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary.
• Communicate handover of care in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values.
• Work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times
• Work effectively within a multi-racial and cultural environment

Other
• It is your responsibility to familiarise and read all required policies and procedures and to know how to gain access to copies.
• This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the Division. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
• All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.



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This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025