Healthcare Assistant - Main Theatre

The London Clinic; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Clinic is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join its Theatres team, located centrally in London. This exciting role involves supporting surgical teams and providing excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will benefit from competitive salaries and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Supportive, inclusive team environment

Career development pathways

Ongoing training and in-house learning

Access to state-of-the-art surgical settings

Qualifications

• Must have experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting.
• Experience ideally within surgical wards or theatres.
• Strong sense of responsibility and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support safe preparation and turnover of the theatre.
• Assist patients with personal care needs.
• Maintain stock levels and uphold infection control standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamworking skills

Caring and compassionate approach

Strong sense of responsibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 HCA to join our Theatres team. This role is a based in our main hospital in Central London (W1G 6BW). We are also offering a competitive salary and a fantastic array of benefits.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."

Job Profile

• Healthcare Assistant - Theatres (Band 3)
• Location: The London Clinic, Marylebone
• Contract Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: Competitive Band 3 salary (in line with experience)
• Shift Pattern: Rota-based (including early, late, and occasional weekend shifts)
  
  

Join one of the UK's leading private hospitals and support high-quality surgical care in our world-class theatres.

At The London Clinic, We Are Proud To Offer An Exceptional Standard Of Patient Care Supported By Our Dedicated Teams And Cutting-edge Facilities. Based In The Heart Of Marylebone, Our Theatres Span 10 Fully Equipped Operating Suites, Including Robotic-assisted And Minimally Invasive Technology, Delivering a Wide Range Of Complex Procedures Across

• Neuro-Spinal
• Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Thoracic
• Plastics and Maxillo-Facial
• Robotics (Gynae/Urology/ENT/Ortho)
• Ophthalmic and Vascular
  
  

As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our theatres run smoothly, supporting both clinical staff and patients before, during, and after surgery.

Key Duties

• Support the theatre team with safe preparation and turnover of the operating theatre
• Assist patients with their personal care needs and provide reassurance before and after procedures
• Maintain stock levels, clean and prepare equipment, and ensure infection control standards are upheld
• Work closely with registered nurses and ODPs to provide seamless, patient-centred care
• Escort patients to and from theatres, liaising with wards and recovery areas
• Promote patient dignity, privacy and safety at all times
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Must have experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting, ideally within surgical wards or theatres
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• A caring and compassionate approach with a strong sense of responsibility
• Willingness to learn and take part in ongoing training and development
  
  

What We Offer

• A supportive, inclusive team environment
• Career development pathways within theatres, including opportunities to train and progress to Nurse roles
• Ongoing training and in-house learning opportunities
• Access to state-of-the-art surgical settings and modern facilities
  
  

Apply Now

If you have experience in a hospital setting and are looking to develop your career in a forward-thinking, patient-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team delivering safe, effective and compassionate care at one of London's most respected hospitals.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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