Theatre Healthcare Assistant

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in London seeks a Theatre Health Care Assistant to join their outstanding team. This full-time role involves supporting patient care in the Operating Theatre and offers a competitive salary, along with opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health Care Assistant in an Operating Theatre is essential.
• Knowledge of WHO Checklist and Safeguarding.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule including occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and stocking theatre areas before and after surgeries.
• Assisting in transferring patients and ensuring their safe positioning.
• Acting as the circulating person for the scrub team.

Skills

Infection prevention control knowledge

Healthcare Computer Systems knowledge

Kindness and compassion

Education

Health Care Assistant experience

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Theatre Health Care Assistant

Location: The London Bridge Hospital

Hours: Permanent, Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Saturday, 5 days per week (Occasional Saturdays)

Shifts: 7:00am-15:00pm, 13:00-21:00pm
Salary: Competitive + allowances

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant with Operating Theatre Experience to join our London Bridge Hospital at London currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is part of the HCA Healthcare group – a collection of award-winning hospitals and clinics that provide you with world-class private healthcare. Founded in 1968, we’ve been at the forefront of private medical care for over 50 years. We have 6 Theatres across 2 floors, providing a vibrant, exciting, and professional environment where the advance equipment and technology is second to none.

Successful candidates will be part of a large theatre team of colleagues and experienced professionals. London Bridge has a successful track record of career progression, offering support and development to those seeking to aspire higher or widen their knowledge.

What you will do:

• Cleaning of theatre and recovery areas before and after operating sessions, also adhering to the weekly cleaning schedule.

• Stocking of cupboards and stock containers against agreed stock levels.

• Collecting and escorting the patient, and assisting with transferring of the patient from trolley to table under supervision of trained staff.

• Assisting with the safe positioning of patient on operating table.

• Acting as circulating person for the scrub team and within the scope of the role.

• Porter duties

At HCA UK w e care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career , the same way you do for others .

What you will bring:

• Health Care Assistant experience working in an Operating Theatre or significant experience working as a HCA in a Hospital Healthcare Setting.

• Knowledge on Healthcare Computer Systems, Meditech, Microsoft, outlook

• Infection prevention control knowledge

• Knowledge of WHO Checklist and Safe Guarding in Theatres

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual : We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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