Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Theatres

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The London Clinic Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Theatres The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our Theatres team. If you have experience working in an operating theatre and enjoy the teamwork, organisation and attention to detail that surgical care requires, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job As a Theatre Healthcare Assistant, you will help patients feel cared for and reassured throughout their surgical journey. From preparing equipment before an operating list to supporting patients as they arrive in theatre, your contribution will help the team deliver safe, personalised care About us Our Main Theatres and MITU department brings together healthcare assistants, nurses, operating department practitioners and surgeons to care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. It is a busy environment where working well together, sharing knowledge and looking out for one another are essential to the care we provide. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be a valued member of this team, working alongside experienced colleagues who can offer guidance and help you build confidence in your role. You will have opportunities to develop your theatre skills through relevant training and day to day learning, with encouragement to ask questions and share your ideas. From helping a patient feel at ease to preparing the theatre for the next procedure, your contribution will matter to both your patients and your colleagues. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead. Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REQ100668 Job locations 20 Devonshire Place West End W1G 6BW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Healthcare Assistant, Band 3 Department: Operating Theatres Location: 20 Devonshire Place, W1G 6BW Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday - Early and Late shifts Contract: Permanent We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our Theatres team. If you have experience working in an operating theatre and enjoy the teamwork, organisation and attention to detail that surgical care requires, we would love to hear from you. A little about the role As a Theatre Healthcare Assistant, you will help patients feel cared for and reassured throughout their surgical journey. From preparing equipment before an operating list to supporting patients as they arrive in theatre, your contribution will help the team deliver safe, personalised care. Working under the supervision of registered practitioners, you will support a range of surgical procedures, carrying out duties within your training and assessed competencies What you'll be doing Helping prepare theatres, surgical equipment, instruments and supplies before operating lists. Collecting patients from the ward and supporting their safe transfer, positioning and retu