# Theatre Care Assistant - Southport > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-care-assistant-southport/145868b2-0df5-4514-a59e-e776283d8172 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-care-assistant-southport/145868b2-0df5-4514-a59e-e776283d8172.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Southport and Formby District General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Theatre support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Nights, Weekends, Bank Holidays, On-Calls) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-16T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-09T08:50:49.978Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Southport/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Theatres/Theatres-v8301612 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our Theatre team as Band 3 Theatre Assistants. The responsibilities would include working as part of a team alongside the clinical staff in the department to ensure efficient running of the theatres. Working for Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals offers the opportunity to work across two busy Hospitals across Sefton and West Lancashire. On our Ormskirk site we cover the following specialities: Trauma & Orthopaedics, ENT, Dental, Gynae, Paediatrics, Urology, General, and Maternity. Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements. ### Main duties of the job As part of the role, the individuals will be expected to rotate between the different theatre specialities. There will be a requirement to clean and prepare for use special equipment and medical devices according to national and local guidelines. Training will be provided as appropriate. You will be expected to cover a range of shifts including lates, on call, weekends and rotational twilight duty. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. Advertising date: 9th October 2026 Closing date: 16th October 2026 Shortlisting date: W/C 19th October 2026 Proposed Interview date: TBC Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Physically able to perform the full range of TCA duties. - Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation. Moving and Handling of patients. - The post requires frequent effort which involves delivering personal care to patients. Working pattern maybe unpredictable. - Staff may be involved in emotionally challenging situations. - Shift rotation, Cross site working, On call commitments, Flexible and adaptable. The post requires frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions, bodily fluids, smells etc. ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate both verbally and written - Good numeracy and literacy skills - Good interpersonal skills - Able to accept direction and guidance in the role - Aware of own limitations - Flexible working hours - Basic IT skills - Ability to work independently or within a multi-disciplinary team ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 2 or above in Healthcare or equivalent demonstrable experience within a Theatre setting - GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Knowledge of personal care. - Previous experience of working in a care assistant role. - Knowledge and understanding of the Theatre Care Assistant role and responsibilities - Experience working in a Healthcare setting **Desirable** - Experience working within a Surgical/Theatre Department ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10620974) - [job description (pdf, 252.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10620972) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (pdf, 187.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10620973) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## 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.