Theatre departments HCA's

Job Summary

Part-time role for 18 hours per week in Head & Neck theatres. This part-time position will not attract sponsorship.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend face‑to‑face interviews. Remote or alternative dates are not available.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey, committed to efficiency and modernization, and has entered a Group Model with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust to become the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN).

• Perform all Health Care Assistant (HCA) duties in support of theatre staff and patients in the peri‑operative environment.
• Work over a 7‑day service provision within Trust standards and specifications under the direction of the lead Theatre Practitioner.
• Provide excellent, safe patient care as part of four multidisciplinary theatre departments.

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, busy environment.
• Previous experience desirable; training and support provided.
• Motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Flexible shifts, including weekends.

May be required to work across both Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on service needs.

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer aimed at reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled individuals, LGBTQ+ and other protected groups. We are committed to an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system. By completing an application you authorise the transfer of your data. Correspondence will be sent via a TRAC system account.

A DBS check is required. New starters are required to join the DBS update service (annual cost £16). If not joined, a new DBS check (£49.50) must be paid, and the cost will be reclaimed from the first salary.

All new starters are subject to a six‑month probationary period.

KGH considers safeguarding a priority among its citizens and a key value for all employed staff.

We are part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) Group Model together with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.