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Main area Theatres Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (days /nights/ weekends/ on calls) Job ref 409-7322182 Employer Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Ormskirk Hospital Town Ormskirk Salary £24,625 - £25,674 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/08/2025 23:59 Interview date 21/08/2025 Theatre Care AssistantNHS AfC: Band 3After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. By applying for this post you are agreeing to "name of trust" transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Job overviewWe are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and reliable Healthcare Support Worker to join our dynamic team in the Main Theatres at Ormskirk Hospital , part of the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Main duties of the jobAs a vital member of our theatre team, you’ll provide both direct and indirect care under the supervision of qualified staff. From preparing theatres and assisting with procedures to supporting patients through their surgical journey, your role will be essential in ensuring a safe, clean, and compassionate environment. Working for our organisationMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesAssist in the preparation of theatre environments, ensuring all equipment and instruments are clean, sterile, and ready for use. Support patients before, during, and after surgery, providing reassurance and compassionate care. Undertake clinical observations and basic diagnostic tests , blood pressure, temperature, pulse Assist with patient positioning and transfers, using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment. Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to patient records. Ensure infection prevention and control standards are upheld at all times. Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure smooth running of theatre lists and patient flow. Participate in emergency response situations as required. Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and departments. Uphold patient dignity, comfort, and confidentiality at all times. We’re committed to your growth. You’ll receive full training, access to ongoing professional development, and support to expand your skills and knowledge within a theatre environment. Person specificationOur ValuesWe are Kind We are Open We are Inclusive QualificationsNVQ Level 2 or above in Healthcare or equivalent demonstrable experience within a Theatre setting GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths Knowledge and ExperienceKnowledge 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 SkillsAbility 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. Basic IT skills Ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplinary team OtherPhysically able to perform the full range of TCA duties. Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation. Moving and Handling of patients. The post requires frequent effort which involves delivering personal care to patients. Working pattern maybe unpredictable. Staff may be involved in emotionally challenging situations. Shift rotation, Cross site working, On call commitments, Flexible and adaptable. The post requires frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions, bodily fluids, smells etc. Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England. Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience. The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. As aDisability ConfidentLeader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form. If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, to the application process, please contact We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form. The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process. The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.Certificate of Sponsorship Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click here to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. eVisa UpdateFor successful candidates on selected work and study visa routes, who have completed and paid for their applications will no longer receive a visa vignette in passport as evidence of their permission to enter the UK.Instead, you will be issued with an eVisa only, which is accessed by creating a UKVI account.Before travelling to the UK, we advise applicants to: Understand how to generate an eVisa share code Disclosure and Barring Service Check If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service to which a small annual fee of £13 per year applies. Flexible Working We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that: · All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment. · There is no limit on the number of requests they can make. · Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason. At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to also discuss flexible working options at interview stage. Working for Team MWL Staff recognition is especially important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Employee of the month. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. The Trust is a non-smoking across all our sites. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action. For more information, see the Smoke Free NHS website. You must ensure that your application, including personal statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated and will check all applications against AI detection software. Additional Information Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE, which can be found here . An applicant guide to help and support you with your application and what to expect during your recruitment journey can be accessed in the supporting documents. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon. Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.#J-18808-Ljbffr