Healthcare Assistant - Theatre

Nuffield Health; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in Exeter is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for their theatre services. You'll play a critical role in supporting patients during surgeries while collaborating with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a Level 2 qualification in healthcare, and a flexible approach. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including gym membership and health assessments.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Motivated and adaptable to changing environments.
• Ability to cater to individual patient needs.
• Experience in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive experience for patients.
• Understanding diverse patient needs.
• Support the team by working flexibly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in approach

Empathy

Education

Level 2 qualification in healthcare

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Theatre

Exeter Hospital | Theatre | Permanent | Full time | Includes weekend work

Up to £26,000 per annum, depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we exist to look after the nation’s health. We’re working to create the highest standard of care – and it starts with you. By supporting colleagues and simply being there when it matters, you’ll help us create the best possible patient experience.

As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre at our Exeter Hospital, you’ll be highly motivated and enjoy working in a setting that’s constantly changing. You’ll show genuine empathy and find the challenges of theatre work fascinating. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to duties and hours are essential. You must have a Level 2 qualification in healthcare.

As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre, you will:

• Create a positive experience for patients undergoing both major and minor surgeries
• Have sufficient time to care for patients as individuals
• Understand and cater to people’s unique needs
• Play a vital role in a fast-paced environment
• Support the team by working flexibly

Helping you feel good.

We want you to enjoy coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. Our benefits package includes fitness, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing rewards such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital

The Exeter Nuffield hospital is located next to the RD&E hospital in Wonford, Exeter. It features 2 theatres, a hybrid cardiac catheter laboratory/theatre, and an Endoscopy suite. The hospital has two wards: an inpatient ward with 21 beds and a day-case ward with 12 beds. Additional facilities include outpatient services, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and radiology, including an MRI scanner. We specialize in elective orthopaedic and spinal surgeries, cardiology (including invasive procedures), general surgery, plastics and cosmetic surgery, ENT, and gynaecology. The hospital is known for using the MAKO robot for some joint replacement surgeries.

Join Nuffield Health and shape your future today.

If you’re interested, apply now. We review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure consideration, we recommend applying promptly.

It starts with you.