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Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 382-SWC80-26
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 HCA. The Unit consists of 4 theatres that perform around 1,000 adult Cardiac Cases annually as well as over 500 Thoracic cases. As well as working in the 4 theatres, there are opportunities to work in the Theatre Recovery Area, Cardiology Labs and Cardiac Intensive Care. The candidate must have NVQ level 3 and ideally should have experience in theatres.
The core hours are between 07.30 and 19.00 Monday to Friday, with a 7 day, 24-hour emergency on-call service, that you will be expected to join.
Please contact Jessy Thomas, Clinical Lead Nurse, or Alison Gray Clinical Lead (Q&G), on Blackpool 01253 953766 for further discussion or to arrange an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
Main duties
Working in the operating theatre as a circulating nurse, anticipating the needs of the scrub team.
Decontamination of equipment during working hours and as part of the on-call commitment
Assisting in blood sampling
Maintaining stock levels within the theatre environment and the whole department.
Participating in the on-call team
During on-call commitments, you will be working independently when called in e.g. on intensive care
Collecting and checking trays of surgical instruments
About us
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 HCA. The Unit consists of 4 theatres that perform around 1,000 adult Cardiac Cases annually as well as over 500 Thoracic cases. As well as working in the 4 theatres, there are opportunities to work in the Theatre Recovery Area, Cardiology Labs and Cardiac Intensive Care. The candidate must have NVQ level 3 and ideally should have experience in theatres.
The core hours are between 07.30 and 19.00 Monday to Friday, with a 7 day, 24-hour emergency on-call service, that you will be expected to join.
Please contact Jessy Thomas, Clinical Lead Nurse, or Alison Gray Clinical Lead (Q&G), on Blackpool 01253 953766 for further discussion or to arrange an informal visit.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-SWC80-26
Job locations
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Hays Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties
Working in the operating theatre as a circulating nurse, anticipating the needs of the scrub team.
Decontamination of equipment during working hours and as part of the on-call commitment
Assisting in blood sampling
Maintaining stock levels within the theatre environment and the whole department.
Participating in the on-call team
During on-call commitments, you will be working independently when called in e.g. on intensive care
Collecting and checking trays of surgical instruments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties
Working in the operating theatre as a circulating nurse, anticipating the needs of the scrub team.
Decontamination of equipment during working hours and as part of the on-call commitment
Assisting in blood sampling
Maintaining stock levels within the theatre environment and the whole department.
Participating in the on-call team
During on-call commitments, you will be working independently when called in e.g. on intensive care
Collecting and checking trays of surgical instruments
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant with Minimum of one year Theatre experience
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with multidisciplinary team
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- I.T. skills including use of E mail
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a Registered Practitioner as agreed by local protocols
- Good attendance record
- Able to perform a wide range of duties.
- Ability to prioritize tasks
Desirable
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- An understanding of organizing of nursing care
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant with Minimum of one year Theatre experience
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with multidisciplinary team
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- I.T. skills including use of E mail
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a Registered Practitioner as agreed by local protocols
- Good attendance record
- Able to perform a wide range of duties.
- Ability to prioritize tasks
Desirable
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- An understanding of organizing of nursing care
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
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Hays Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Hays Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)