# Advanced Theatre Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-theatre-assistant/f8e3099d-2e74-485f-a0c2-255efbb17fd4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-theatre-assistant/f8e3099d-2e74-485f-a0c2-255efbb17fd4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Truro - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (full and part time hours considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T14:56:56.651Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Hayle/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Orthopaedic_Surgical_Services/Orthopaedic_Surgical_Services-v8121317 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8121317?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview If you are enthusiastic, motivated and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of dedicated staff then this unique opportunity to work in a specialist hospital in the beautiful county of Cornwall could be for you! Experience of working in an operating department is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be given and we offer many opportunities for further career progression. This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. ### Main duties of the job To provide support to registered staff with the perioperative care of all patients. The post holder will possess knowledge of surgical procedures and be able to provide support to facilitate the delivery of high quality patient care. Acting under the direction of registered practitioners the post holder will use available information regarding resource to support the delivery of perioperative care. The post holder will participate in all aspects of perioperative care delivering direct patient care in a manner sensitive to the individual patient’s needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: - Identity Checks - Professional registration and qualification checks - Employment history and reference checks - Occupational Health clearance - Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check - Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience in healthcare in an acute environment ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good standard of secondary education as a minimum English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience - NVQ 2 in operating department practice or equivalent experience ### Practical & Intellectual Skill **Essential** - Good verbal and written communication skills ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 287.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10477978) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.