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Job summary

Main area
Theatre
Grade
Band 3
Contract
24 months (Initial fixed term contract of 24 months which is made permanent on successful completion of the apprenticeship.)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
162-7397-RS
Employer
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QH Theatres
Town
Romford
Salary
£28,652 Per Annum HCA inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/11/2025 23:59

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Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Apprentice Healthcare Assistant

Band 3

 

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Job overview

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit an Apprentice Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic Theatre Team at Queen’s Hospital. You will receive full training within Theatres and through our structured apprenticeship programme, with clear progression routes. We have 16 operating theatres across both hospital sites, covering a wide range of specialties including Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Vascular, ENT, Trauma, Gynaecology, Maxillofacial, Pain Management, and Obstetrics. This role includes working varied shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and nights.

Alongside the role you will complete the Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Theatre pathway apprenticeship.

 

If you already hold a Healthcare qualification at Level 3 or above or have extensive experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, then you are not eligible to apply for this post.

 

Please read the advert and Job Description carefully before applying, ensuring that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

To be eligible for an Apprenticeship you must meet the following criteria:

Be 18 years old or over

Have the right to work in the UK with a visa status that last for the duration of the apprenticeship programme

Have been permanently resident in the UK for the past 3 years

 

PLEASE NOTE: we are unable to accept applicants who require visa sponsorship.

We welcome applications from those with lived experience of the care system.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the delivery of safe, high-quality care for all patients and work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team, undertaking delegated limited clinical care duties under the direction of a registered nurse.

The postholder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding, enabling them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

 

Working for our organisation

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer in special measures; we’ve opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we’ve been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal Awards. 


We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care. 


Our patients are benefitting from our Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. 


These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year. 


The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.


 We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904.

 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Care Certificate

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Healthcare experience
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in working within theatres

Skills/ Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Team player – be an integral member of the ward team
  • Excellent communication skills with all staff, patients, relatives and members of the general public including clear telephone manner.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Awong
Job title
Deputy Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01708435000
Additional information

ext 6763

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