Healthcare Assistant Theatres Role in Merseyside with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
Merseyside, multiple sites including Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals

Type
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Salary (£)
Band 2: £22,383 to £22,816 a year pro rata

About Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
They care for more than 600,000 people with the help of over 9000 colleagues across 21 sites. Their mission is simple: to deliver Five Star Patient Care every single day. From emergency services and community health to highly specialist burns and spinal units, they’re proud of their people and their achievements, including an Outstanding CQC rating. They’ll support you to grow, thrive, and make a real difference in patients’ lives.

Job details

Benefits

• Generous annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, giving you time to recharge
• NHS pension scheme to support your long-term security
• Flexible working patterns from day one so you can balance work and life
• NHS discounts on shops, travel and more to ease your everyday costs
• Health and wellbeing support including staff networks and resilience resources
• Career development opportunities with training, appraisals and recognition programmes

Requirements

• Commitment to completing the Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Knowledge of personal care procedures
• Team player who can follow guidance and adapt when needed
• Effective communicator, both spoken and written
• Flexible, reliable and motivated with good time management
• Comfortable handling challenging situations while staying compassionate
• Open, inclusive and respectful of diversity

Salary Details

The post is NHS AfC Band 2: £22,383 to £22,816 a year, pro rata for part-time staff, with enhancements for unsocial hours where applicable.

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant in Theatres, you’ll be at the heart of patient care. You’ll work alongside clinical staff to ensure operations run smoothly, supporting patients before, during and after procedures. Your role isn’t just about tasks, it’s about reassurance, dignity and being that steady presence in moments of vulnerability. You’ll help maintain safety, support colleagues, and contribute to the quality of care that patients and families remember.

Does the idea of being a reliable part of a theatre team appeal to you? This role is about more than clinical duties; it’s about impact, compassion and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with patients and colleagues so everyone feels informed and supported
• Support equality and diversity, ensuring each patient is treated with dignity
• Monitor and maintain health, safety and security for patients, staff and yourself
• Help maintain theatre equipment and environments so they’re safe and fit for use
• Develop your own skills and share knowledge to support others’ growth
• Provide hands-on care that helps patients feel safe, respected and cared for

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance will be required. Costs may be deducted from salary after appointment.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to fairness, dignity and respect for all. As a Disability Confident Leader, they guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. They also offer interviews to armed forces veterans. Diversity makes their workforce stronger, and they encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• Address: Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR
• Contact: Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

Reference Number
409-7172029-B

How To Apply
Don’t wait too long, as this role may close early once enough applications are received. Apply Now and start your journey with a team that values your contribution.