Healthcare Assistant - Theatres

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants for full and part-time roles within their Theatre teams. The role involves assisting with patient care, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting effective communication. Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS clearance and a commitment to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS clearance with barred lists for Adults & Children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care within the theatre team.
• Support compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Help ensure patient comfort and dignity.

Skills

Communication

Commitment to quality and safety

Support for equality and diversity

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (Full & Part Time)

We are offering full and part-time positions for enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our Theatre teams at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with patient care within the theatre team, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
2. Participate in maintaining cleanliness, tidiness, and stock levels in theatres and related areas.
3. Support effective communication within the department and across the Trust.
4. Contribute to the development of team members by sharing knowledge and skills.
5. Monitor and uphold health, safety, and security standards for patients, visitors, and staff.
6. Assist in decontamination, sterilization, and equipment maintenance procedures.
7. Support compliance with health and safety legislation, including COSHH and Risk Management policies.
8. Help ensure patient comfort, dignity, and reassurance throughout their theatre experience.
9. Assist in patient transfers, specimen collection, and stock management as required.
10. Perform reception duties, including data entry and communication with other departments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enhanced DBS clearance with barred lists for Adults & Children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people.
• Commitment to maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Support for equality and diversity.

Please note, the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.