Healthcare Assistant Theatre (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join the Theatre department on a part-time basis. Responsibilities include supporting patients throughout their surgical pathway, preparing theatres, and maintaining infection control. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in healthcare, good communication skills, and a commitment to patient dignity. The role provides an opportunity for training and professional development in a valued environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a clinical or healthcare support role.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with a compassionate patient-centred approach.
• Willingness to undertake training and competency development in theatre-specific care.
• Understanding of infection control, safeguarding, and basic health and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering safe and effective care across the theatre department.
• Prepare theatres for procedures including equipment checks and stock preparation.
• Support with the safe movement and positioning of patients pre- and post-operatively.
• Engage with patients in a respectful, dignified, and empathetic manner.
• Communicate appropriately with members of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Environmental Safety

Customer Service

General Insurance

GSM

Branding

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Theatre (Bank)

The Harbour Hospital in Poole is part of Circle Health Group Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a bank role working on an as and when required basis you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence. Working hours are Monday to Friday between 7:30am-6:00pm or 8:00am-8:00pm with weekly pay provided.

Duties of this role include :

• Assist in delivering safe and effective care across the theatre department supporting patients throughout their surgical pathway.
• Prepare theatres for procedures including equipment checks stock preparation and ensuring the environment is clean and ready.
• Support with the safe movement and positioning of patients pre- and post-operatively under direction of registered practitioners.
• Engage with patients in a respectful dignified and empathetic manner helping to alleviate anxiety and ensure comfort.
• Communicate appropriately with members of the multidisciplinary team contributing to smooth handovers and coordinated care.

Applicants should meet the following criteria :

• Previous experience working in a clinical or healthcare support role.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with a compassionate patient-centred approach.
• Willingness to undertake training and competency development in theatre-specific care.
• Understanding of infection control safeguarding and basic health and safety principles.

Salary & Benefits :

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

Employment Type :

Part-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1

Key Skills:

Environmental Safety,Customer Service,General Insurance,Gsm,Branding