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Join our Theatre team as a Healthcare Assistant!

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care? We’re looking for compassionate individuals to join our Theatre Department as Healthcare Assistants.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a close-knit, supportive team where you'll play a vital role in the safe and smooth running of our theatres. You'll enjoy working as a team player and have a flexible attitude to meet service demands. 

Joining us, you'll be part of our “Grow Your Own” workforce programme. This provides clear routes into further development, including the Nursing Associate or Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship.

Previous experience is desirable, however relevant training to achieve the standards required will be given.

We are also welcoming applications from individuals who have completed health-related T-Levels or BTEC Health & Social Care courses. 

If you’re ready to make a real difference and grow your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

**Please note** It is essential that you possess GCSEs Grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent in Maths and English in order to apply for this post.

Main duties of the job

Our theatres are entering an exciting phase of transformation, with new services and facilities planned across both sites, primary workplace  would be at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, however there may be a requirement to occasionally work cross-site, depending on clinical need.

Working as part of a team you will provide exceptional care for each patient, only ever caring for one patient at a time, enabling you to ensure you are always doing your very best for every patient every time.

You'll play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatres and help us maintain our exceptional levels of care. Theatre HCA's assist the wider theatre team with the safe passage of patients through the surgical pathway.

The department currently provides a 24-hour, seven-day emergency surgical service cross-site.  Therefore, flexibility and a commitment to an on-call shift system is essential. This also includes Maternity Night shifts at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

As a new starter in Theatres, you'll also attend our Theatre Academy - a comprehensive three-week training programme grounded on evidence-based practice and aligned to our Trust's policies and procedures, as well as National standards and guidelines. The training combines practical experience, classroom-based and e-learning, hands on demonstrations and practical assessments.

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.