Job Description

Would you like to become an Integral part of an Operating Theatre team, within a role with progressive learning potential?
We are now recruiting full time Theatre Healthcare Support Workers to work as part of our team.
Benefits and opportunities

• A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses
• We will aim to give you that work life balance, financial incentive role you may be looking for
• Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends
• Competitive bank rates for additional work
• Opportunities to work within a team of highly skilled clinicians to develop and enhance your skills in the operating theatre using state of the art robotic surgery
• A unique new starter programme, to ensure your transition into our department is a smooth one, guiding you through a training package to suit your needs, along with mentors and line managers for added support and security.
• Development opportunities/Apprenticeship

Main duties of the job
The Theatre Healthcare Assistant is an important member of our operating theatre team, who provides support to our Registered Theatre Practitioners working within the department. You will undertake a range of activities within theatre under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Theatre Healthcare Support Worker or Registered Theatre Practitioner. The post-holder will also be able to work towards completion of the Care Certificate and in-house theatre competencies in order to progress.
Career progression is encouraged, and a number of our Theatre HCSW's have subsequently progressed onto Nurse or ODP training.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
427-7393306
Job locations
Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good communication skills, able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well in a team
• A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or You will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as Healthcare Assistant
• Educated to GCSE grade C or equivalent in key skills level 2 or functional skills level 2 Numeracy/Literacy

Experience
Essential

• Basic computer skills.
• Must be committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Health and Social Care environment

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good communication skills, able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well in a team
• A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or You will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as Healthcare Assistant
• Educated to GCSE grade C or equivalent in key skills level 2 or functional skills level 2 Numeracy/Literacy

Experience
Essential

• Basic computer skills.
• Must be committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Health and Social Care environment

Skills Required