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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Theatre Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 23 September 2026

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Job summary

Would you like to become an integral part of a busy Operating Theatre team while developing valuable skills within a role that offers excellent learning and career progression opportunities?

We are currently recruiting full-time Theatre Healthcare Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A wide range of rotational learning opportunities and training courses
• Support in achieving a positive work-life balance
• Enhanced pay rates for nights and weekends
• Competitive rates for additional work opportunities
• A unique new starter programme designed to support your transition into the department
• A tailored training package to meet your individual learning needs
• Dedicated mentors and supportive line managers to guide you throughout your development
• Career progression and apprenticeship opportunities

Why Join Us?

Operating Theatres offer a rewarding and dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You will work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients throughout their surgical journey while developing your own knowledge, skills, and career.

Join us and become part of a team committed to delivering outstanding patient care while investing in your professional development.

Main duties of the job

Theatre Healthcare Assistant

The Theatre Healthcare Assistant is a valued member of our Operating Theatre team, providing essential support to Registered Theatre Practitioners within the department. Working under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Theatre Healthcare Support Worker or Registered Theatre Practitioner, you will undertake a wide range of activities that contribute to the safe and effective delivery of patient care within the theatre environment.

This role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. Successful candidates will be supported to complete the Care Certificate and a range of in-house theatre competencies, enabling them to develop their skills and progress within the department.

Career progression is actively encouraged, and many of our Theatre Healthcare Support Workers have gone on to undertake training to become Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs).

Essential Criteria

Applicants must either:

• Hold a Level 3 Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) qualification in a healthcare-related subject, such as an NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent qualification.

OR

• Be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of relevant healthcare experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team, gain experience in a specialist clinical environment, and build a rewarding career within Operating Theatres.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff well-being, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial well-being. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata (if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-8227834

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good communication skills, able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
• A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or You will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as Healthcare Assistant

Experience

Essential

• experience of working in a team environment
• You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Health and Social Care environment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good communication skills, able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
• A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or You will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as Healthcare Assistant

Experience

Essential

• experience of working in a team environment
• You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Health and Social Care environment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatres staffing and recruitment lead

Shaun Mabbutt

[email protected]

01225821053

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata (if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-8227834

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

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