Healthcare Assistant - Theatre - JR117909

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is hiring a Healthcare Assistant for the Theatre team. You will deliver personalised patient care, support clinical duties and maintain a safe, compassionate environment across theatre settings in London.

You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, vital signs, wound care setup and documentation, while collaborating with nurses, doctors and support staff. A compassionate attitude and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or health support settings.
• Strong communication skills and empathy.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Physically able to perform duties including lifting and moving.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene, nutrition, mobility and dignity.
• Record routine observations and assist with basic clinical tasks.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors and admin teams to ensure safe care.
• Record care provided and observe patient confidentiality.
• Follow infection control, PPE usage and safety procedures.
• Maintain professional conduct and participate in training.

Skills

Great communicator

Excellent judgment and decision making

Problem solving

Proactive and driven

Punctual and reliable

Flexible and adaptable

Lifelong learner

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Theatre - JR117909

WHO ARE WE?

We are Circle Health Group. We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year. We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare. We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.

WHO ARE YOU?

You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained. You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction. You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Personalised Patient Care:

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.
• Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, creating a caring and safe environment.

Clinical Support Duties:

• Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
• Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, assisting with catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, and equipment in readiness for patient use.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Report any concerns about a patient's condition or wellbeing promptly to the Registered Nurse or relevant clinician.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams to support safe and efficient patient care.
• Assist with patient transfers between departments, wards, or discharge planning as needed.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Record care provided and patient observations clearly and accurately on appropriate documentation systems or electronic health records.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and data protection policies.

Infection Control and Safety:

• Follow all infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Participate in health and safety practices including incident reporting and safeguarding.

Professional Conduct and Development:

• Maintain a professional and compassionate approach at all times, aligned with organisational values.
• Attend mandatory training and undertake relevant development opportunities to maintain competence.
• Support induction of new HCAs or students where appropriate.
• Conduct yourself professionally within the HCA standard framework, understanding the standards in accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) Codes of professional Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

Essential:

• Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience in an acute hospital, surgical ward, outpatient, or clinical setting.
• Trained in basic observations (e.g., NEWS2, blood glucose monitoring).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights if required.

WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?

• You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
• You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
• You are a highly effective problem solver.
• You are proactive and driven to succeed.
• You are punctual, committed and reliable.
• You are flexible and adaptive.
• You are committed to lifelong learning.

WHAT ELSE?

This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments. You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act. You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.

Health & Safety / Confidentiality

You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action being taken including dismissal. This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments.

Opportunities with Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more. Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust