Theatre HCA
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Truro, TR2 4JZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | U0065-26-0000 |
Summary
Duties and Responsibilities: To assist with the administrative function of the surgical team including the accurate documentation of records. To assist with the administrative function of the surgical team including the accurate documentation of records. To assist the scrub nurse and surgeon during surgical procedures and to accept training towards assisting surgeons in a scrub nurse role. Monitoring and recording base line clinical observations. Urinalysis as required. MRSA screening as required. Provide post-operative advice to patients Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed To assist with ensuring that clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the theatre manager or nurse in charge. Ensure sharps bins are secure and ready for collection. To attend satellite units as required To participate in audit where appropriate and requested Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the surgical team Assist the senior nurse to ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure the accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient. Assist the nursing team to ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports Attend and participate in surgical team meetings as required To assist with the restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms To assist in the management of surgical records and appointment systems To fulfil any additional duties as reasonably requested and required ie checking the resus trolley, ordering, stocktake