Bank Theatre Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Bank Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join our patient-focused theatre team. You will support nurses, theatre practitioners and other staff to deliver safe perioperative care in a busy surgical environment.

This bank (0-hour) role offers flexible shifts and the experience of working across the theatre pathway. The successful candidate will bring compassion, good communication and reliability, with eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Operating Department Support is desirable.
• Experience in a caring environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support registered theatre practitioners in delivering patient care.
• Assist with the transportation of patients to and from theatres and wards.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and efficient theatre environment.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels and equipment within theatres.
• Participate in daily and monthly equipment and safety checks.
• Support the implementation of patient care plans under supervision.
• Promote patient dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and risk management activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team.

Skills

Literacy

Confidentiality & conduct

Compassion & empathy

Teamwork & independence

Communication skills

Prioritization

Learning & development

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Operating Department Support

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

Are you a caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible working opportunities within a theatre environment? We are looking for a Bank Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated theatre team, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative pathway. Whether you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant or looking to develop your career within healthcare, this role offers valuable experience in a professional and supportive surgical environment.

As our Bank Theatre Healthcare Assistant, you'll work alongside Theatre Practitioners, Nurses, ODPs and Consultants to support patients before, during and after their surgical procedures.

You'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and dignity while ensuring the theatre environment operates efficiently. Working under the supervision of registered practitioners, you'll undertake a range of clinical support and patient-focused activities that contribute to exceptional patient experiences and outcomes.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option-but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

What you'll be doing

As our Bank Theatre HCA, you will be:

• Supporting registered theatre practitioners in delivering patient care.
• Assisting with the transportation of patients to and from theatres and wards.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and efficient theatre environment.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels and equipment within theatres.
• Participating in daily and monthly equipment and safety checks.
• Supporting the implementation of patient care plans under supervision.
• Promoting patient dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
• Contributing to quality improvement, clinical governance and risk management activities.
• Working collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team.

What we’ll look for in you

With your experience of working as a HCA or within a caring environment, you will also have:

• Good standard of literacy.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
• A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and relatives.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work within agreed boundaries.
• A flexible and positive attitude towards learning and development.
• NVQ Level 2 in Operating Department Support - desirable.

What you can expect in return;

• A bank rate of £14.06 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.

At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.