Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Requirements
- Experience
Currently practising, or has practised, as a Theatre HCA within a surgical setting for a minimum of 6 months within the last 12 months.
- Experience
Proven experience working in the NHS
- Experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Are you a Theatre HCA with experience in surgical or perioperative settings, looking for additional weekend work? Here at 18 Week Support, we have an exciting opportunity to support a well-established NHS Trust in the West Midlands area within a busy Urology service.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced theatre teams in a well-supported, patient-focused environment while benefiting from flexible additional sessions.
Opportunity Highlights
- Amazing rates of pay
- Flexibility around your current commitments
- Consistent or ad-hoc work available
- Opportunity to work within a specialist Urology theatre environment
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and smooth running of theatre and clinical areas.
- Support the theatre team during Urology procedures, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
- Prepare equipment, instruments, and consumables for procedures.
- Take and record patient observations accurately where required.
Requirements
- Currently practising, or has practised, as a Theatre HCA within a surgical setting for a minimum of 6 months within the last 12 months.
- Proven experience working in the NHS
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team.
About us
Who We Are
At 18 Week Support, we are the UKs leading insourcing provider to the NHS. We partner with trusts nationwide to expand clinical capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve patient access to outpatient and surgical care. Clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 24 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Bank
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: E0341-26-0067
- Job locations: West Midlands, West Midlands - Surrounding, SY6 6XQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Location:West midlands
Job type:Ad-hoc - flexible - weekend shifts
Hours: 8:00-18:00 - Saturday's & Sunday's
Contract length: Ongoing
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Theatre HCA - West Midlands with 18 Week Support Limited in West Midlands - Surrounding, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 19 Jan 2027.
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