Healthcare Assistant - Theatres
The closing date is 01 April 2026
Job summary
Are you a caring and dedicated individual looking for a new employment opportunity? Are you looking for a career that will positively impact your life as well as the lives of others?
If so, we might have the perfect job for you!
We are currently looking to recruit Healthcare Assistants to become part of the theatre team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. Opportunities include working in theatres itself, supporting the day surgery ward area and contributing to the smooth running of our surgical admissions lounge.
Please Note : We don't offer sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
In each of these areas the successful candidate(s) will support registered theatre practitioners to deliver high quality care that optimises patient outcomes.
Although some days will be tough and the role isn't always easy, we believe the rewards of providing care to people in need is what makes this job so special. We are also committed to supporting you fully and will provide you with a dedicated development plan to enable you to flourish in the role.
Working as a Healthcare Assistant is a fantastic opportunity - come and see what we have to offer!
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visitingwww.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Details
Date posted
19 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
269-SFT9668
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
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