NHS Theatre Assistant | Training & Career Growth

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Theatre Practitioner/HCSW for St. Peters Theatres.

The role involves working in the theatre environment within the hospital, carrying out patient care tasks delegated by the Theatre Team Leader, while maintaining privacy and dignity. Full training and career progression opportunities are available. Applicants should have NHS theatre experience or acute setting experience with a care certificate, and must be capable of

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Six months NHS perioperative experience preferred.
• Commitment to patient safety and escalation of concerns.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of the Theatre Team Leader to deliver safe patient care in Main Theatre, Recovery and Anaesthetics.
• Assist with moving and handling using appropriate aids.
• Contribute to cleanliness and tidiness of patient areas and equipment rooms.
• Ensure accurate documentation including ICP and WHO checklists.
• Support ward areas during shortages and after upskilling.

Skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Patient-centred care

Venepuncture/cannulation/ECGs

Basic life support

Infection control in theatres

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Level 2 English and Maths

Tools

None

Job description

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Theatre Practitioner/HCSW for St. Peters Theatres.

The role involves working in the theatre environment within the hospital, carrying out patient care tasks delegated by the Theatre Team Leader, while maintaining privacy and dignity. Full training and career progression opportunities are available. Applicants should have NHS theatre experience or acute setting experience with a care certificate, and must be capable of