Healthcare Assistant - Theatres

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant for their Bournemouth theatre team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives during surgeries, providing essential support and care. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and have relevant experience in a hospital setting. With a commitment to quality patient care, this position promises a rewarding and dynamic work environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute hospital or care setting is essential.
• Strong communication and empathy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create a great experience for patients undergoing surgeries.
• Support the theatre team with patient care and preparation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Healthcare Assistant - Theatres, Bournemouth

Client:

Nuffield Health

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

015c67623452

Job Views:

9

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Healthcare Assistant - Theatre

Bournemouth Hospital | Theatres | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work
Up to £26,250 per annum, depending on experience
37.5 hours per week

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre at our hospital, you'll be highly motivated and enjoy working somewhere that's constantly and rapidly changing. You'll show real empathy and find the challenges of theatre work fascinating. As well as great communication skills, you'll bring a flexible approach to both your duties and hours. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and have relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

Responsibilities:

1. Create a great experience for patients undergoing major and minor surgeries
2. Have the time you need to care for patients as people
3. Understand people's individual needs
4. Play a key role in a fast-paced environment, supporting the theatre team where you will assist with moving patients, theatre preparation, family reassurance, administration tasks
5. Work flexibly to support our team

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness 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 Bournemouth Hospital.

At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.