Health Care Assistant - Main Theatres
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9390-26-0380 |
Summary
Please refer to the attached JD for full details. Some of the responsibilities are listed below. Act as a circulator in theatres when required. Handling specimens under supervision of the registered practitioner. Ensure that theatre areas are kept tidy and free of obstructions. Ensure that the operating theatre is a safe environment in which to work and care for patients. Take blood gas syringes to critical care for analysis, wait for results and return them to theatre / recovery. Collection of blood and other products from Haematology, ensuring appropriate checks are carried out. Undertake patient moving and handling using a safe and correct procedure. This will include escorting patients from the ward to theatres and vice versa which may include transportation of beds. Undertake competencies required for the role.