Band 3 Theatre Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Theatre Assistant to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The role involves delivering patient-centred care with an emphasis on quality and safety within a busy cardiothoracic theatre environment. The successful candidate will rotate through various theatre areas, assisting with patient care and clinical procedures, and must be able to work in a fast-paced setting.
Key responsibilities
- Participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, including all aspects of nursing care, with support from the Registered Nurse/ODP.
- Rotate through all areas of theatre including Cardiac, Thoracic, Pacing, Endoscopy room, and various specialities.
- Undertake general patient observations and report anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff/ODP.
- Undertake a range of clinical duties and skills at the direction of the Registered Nurse/ODP, such as safe positioning of patients, preparation of equipment, and assistance in clinical procedures.
- Work collaboratively with others in the Operating Theatre to ensure patient needs are met and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Ensure theatres are cleaned and stocked after each case and partake in all stages of the WHO Checklist.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- demonstrate proficiency in numeracy and literacy skills at level one or above
- Experience as a nursing assistant in an acute health care setting
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of organisation of operating theatre practice and nursing care.
- Able to prioritise and organise workload and respond appropriately to sudden changes and demands.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of teamwork.
- Basic IT skills in E mail.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
- Able to work in emergency and fast paced environment
- Able to perform a range of duties including working in wide range of theatres and procedures where PPE are required (e.g. FFP3 masks, visors, lead aprons, etc)
Desirable criteria
- Any relevant theatre course
- Previous Theatre Experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Band 3 Theatre Assistant
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join a highly motivated multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centred care, with emphasis on quality and patient safety. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and staff willing to learn a wide range of skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the ability to work as part of a team.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a willingness and capability to learn new skills and work in a wide range of theatres
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff to join our highly skilled team as a band 3 theatre assistant who will work predominantly in theatres as a circulating practitioner.
We have 8 cardiac/thoracic theatres, a pacing theatre, endoscopy room and a recovery unit. We are an incredibly busy unit with both elective and emergency pathways and cover various specialities including Cardiac, Thoracic, Aortic, Vascular, ACHD, etc. Candidates who apply must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to communicate and work with all members of MDT. Previous applicants need not apply.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a cle
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