Healthcare Assistant - Theatres - RBTH

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Recovery Team Assistant. This position supports nursing and clinical staff, with responsibilities including patient transport between theatre and recovery areas, and maintaining service readiness. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage priorities under pressure. Flexible hours with occasional late and weekend shifts are available. Training opportunities such as NVQ are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in patient transport between theatre and recovery areas.
• Support nursing staff with daily tasks and patient transfers.
• Maintain proper housekeeping duties and service readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient transport between theatre and recovery areas.
• Support nursing and clinical staff with daily tasks.
• Maintain general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Clear and accurate written and verbal communication

Ability to manage priorities under pressure

Adaptability to changing service needs

Education

Willingness to undertake NVQ training

Job description

Overview

Operating Theatres Recovery Team Assistant – based in RBH with cross‑site duties. New staff receive preceptorship and flexible hours with occasional late/ weekend shifts to support the recovery and reception areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient transport between theatre and recovery areas.
• Support nursing and clinical staff with daily tasks and patient transfers back to wards.
• Maintain general housekeeping duties and service readiness.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake NVQ training.
• Proven ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication.
• Adaptable to changing service needs and work within a team.

EEO Statement

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds irrespective of ethnicity, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.