Theatre Care Assistant - Whiston / St Helens Hospitals
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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“Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role involves providing direct patient care and support within a theatre setting at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals. Key duties include monitoring patient vital signs, assisting with patient documentation, and supporting the wider theatre team. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent experience and relevant UK experience.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 2 or above in Healthcare or equivalent demonstrable experience within a Theatre setting
- GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths
- Knowledge of personal care
- Previous experience of working in a care assistant role
- Knowledge and understanding of the Theatre Care Assistant role and responsibilities
- Experience working in a Healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience working within a Surgical/Theatre Department
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to accept direction and guidance in the role.
- Aware of own limitations.
- Flexible working hours.
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplinary team
- Values
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
- NVQ Level 2 or above in Healthcare or equivalent demonstrable experience within a Theatre setting
- GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths
- Knowledge of personal care
- Previous experience of working in a care assistant role
- Knowledge and understanding of the Theatre Care Assistant role and responsibilities
- Experience working in a Healthcare setting
- Experience working within a Surgical/Theatre Department
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to accept direction and guidance in the role.
- Aware of own limitations.
- Flexible working hours.
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplinary team
- Values
- We are kind
- We are open
- We are inclusive
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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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Theatre Care Assistant - Whiston / St Helens Hospitals
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
We're hosting a recruitment event on 22nd October 2026 for Band 3 Theatre Care Assistants to join our team at Whiston Hospital and St Helens Hospital!
Candidates will be required to hold an NVQ Level 2 qualification/equivalent or demonstrable experience within a theatre setting at the time of application. This event is by invitation only and candidates must be able to attend in-person on the day.
Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.
Main duties of the job
- Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters
- Develop own knowledge and skills and provide information to others to help their developments.
- Monitor and maintain Health, Safety and Security to self and others.
- Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so.
- Support equality and value diversities.
- Monitor and maintain environments, buildings and items.
- Monitor patients vital signs as directed by qualified members of staff.
- Complete pati
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