The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Healthcare Assistant - Theatres
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Job Overview
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.
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.
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.
As part of the interview process, shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake a practical assessment within the Theatre Department.
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Main duties of the job
This role is part of a team that helps patients before, during and after surgery
- You will work across different operating theatres, helping to keep patients safe and comfortable.
- You will follow hospital rules and safety checks to make sure everything is clean and ready to use.
- You will help record important information about each patient and the equipment used.
- You will support trained staff and may help teach new team members.
- You will take part in training and help improve how things are done in the theatre.
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.
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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.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack
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