Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Theatre Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
To assist qualified staff to meet individual patient's needs and maintain a healthy theatre environment. Will be required to take part in internal rotation and on calls.

Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Surgical Theatres. We currently have opportunity for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant We have a dedicated Education and Training team who will facilitate a robust induction programme. Development will be integral part of this role and would suit those who wish to pursue careers within the operating theatres.

PLEASE NOTE: If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised.

About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 382-SWC173-26

Job description
Job responsibilities

• a) Maintenance of asepsis: Understand the Control of Infection Policy
• Checking procedures and trace ability labels.
• Open packs and supplementary items using aseptic technique
• Gown up scrub team.
• Understand how to move around theatre during procedures.

• b) Circulating Duties: Demonstrate knowledge of The Count policy.
• Maintain perioperative documentation use of traceability system
• Good communication skills, understanding the chain of command.
• Anticipation of scrub teams requirements.
• Connection of air supply/diathermy.
• Opening and delivery of sterile packs and supplementaries onto the sterile field in an aseptic manner.

• c) Anaesthetic Room Duties: Communicate with the patient and Qualified Practitioners & Medical Staff in a sympathetic and timely manner.
• Assist with positioning of the patient.
• Assist with preparation of the patient.
• Assist with documentation.
• Check, rotate and replace stock as required.
• Assist with the setting up of peri-operative environment for emergency/routine cases.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Educated to GCSE level in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Experience
Desirable: Experience as a healthcare assistant
Skills
Essential:

• 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.
• Basic I.T. skills in E-mail
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Ability to develop effective Interpersonal relationship with colleagues in the health care setting
• Maintenance of standards in the area of responsibility.
• Good attendance record
• Able to perform a wide range of duties including those which are physically demanding.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such 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.

Employer details
Employer name: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Whinney Heys, Blackpool, FY3 8NR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Lead Theatre Practitioner Darren Howe, darren.howe6@nhs.net, 01253953489

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