Job summary Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase from £22,383 to £23,615. An exciting opportunity as arisen for a Health Care Assistant in Unit B Theatres at the Royal University hospital. Unit B includes several specialities with a variety of specialist that are leads in their respective fields. The service provide 24hr Theatre cover for emergencies along with elective Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery and Renal surgery. We are pioneers in the use of new technologies and innovative techniques with a specific development program for robotic surgery that is one of the most significant in the country. The Unit is a centre of excellence with one of the highest surgical volumes in Hepatobiliary surgery in United Kingdom. We are one of the most important centres for renal transplant in the north west with life related transplants, donor kidney transplants and a participation in a national program for kidney donation (pool donation). Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received Main duties of the job To assist the theatre team in the delivery of care. To assist in the maintenance of standards. To assist in the efficient running of theatre services. To assist in patient care under supervision. Internal rotation is in practice through theatres, anaesthetic, scrub and recovery to allow personal development and the smooth delivery of service. You may therefore agree on formal appraisal to move to another area for experience About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number 287-RSUR-42-25 Job locations Royal University Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Job description Job responsibilities Daily cleaning of the theatre area, Scrub Room and Exit Rooms including all furniture, fittings and specialised equipment. Daily cleaning of X-ray gowns, checking gowns still adhere to health and safety standards, deal appropriately with gowns not up to standards. Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and equipment in each theatre area. Prepare packs, set up trolleys, setup theatres for scrub team. Ordering of CSSD, TSSU, stores and instruments for the lists the following day. Act as circulating assistant during operative procedures. Deal appropriately with specimens and measurement of urine and blood loss. Set up theatre for the following days list, ensuring instruments, trays etc are available, recording shortages to ensure smooth running of list. Receive and identify patients for clinical/operative procedures and support. them whilst in the Anaesthetic Room prior to surgery. Ensure all relevant information is recorded on the computerised patient information sheet. Complete any documentation necessary for nursing records. Promote and maintain safety and security of the environment by adhering to theatre protocols and policies at all times. Ensure patients dignity and religious/cultural beliefs are respected at all times. Act as patients advocate whilst in the theatre department. Job description Job responsibilities Daily cleaning of the theatre area, Scrub Room and Exit Rooms including all furniture, fittings and specialised equipment. Daily cleaning of X-ray gowns, checking gowns still adhere to health and safety standards, deal appropriately with gowns not up to standards. Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and equipment in each theatre area. Prepare packs, set up trolleys, setup theatres for scrub team. Ordering of CSSD, TSSU, stores and instruments for the lists the following day. Act as circulating assistant during operative procedures. Deal appropriately with specimens and measurement of urine and blood loss. Set up theatre for the following days list, ensuring instruments, trays etc are available, recording shortages to ensure smooth running of list. Receive and identify patients for clinical/operative procedures and support. them whilst in the Anaesthetic Room prior to surgery. Ensure all relevant information is recorded on the computerised patient information sheet. Complete any documentation necessary for nursing records. Promote and maintain safety and security of the environment by adhering to theatre protocols and policies at all times. Ensure patients dignity and religious/cultural beliefs are respected at all times. Act as patients advocate whilst in the theatre department. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2/equivalent Experience Desirable Previous caring experience Previous healthcare experience in a hospital setting Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing Knowledge Essential Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Good communication skills Other Essential Committed to high standards of patient care Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2/equivalent Experience Desirable Previous caring experience Previous healthcare experience in a hospital setting Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing Knowledge Essential Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Good communication skills Other Essential Committed to high standards of patient care Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal University Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)