Theatre Healthcare Assistant - Aspen Medical Centre

Independent Health Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Theatre Healthcare Assistant based in Gloucester. This role involves supporting patients through their peri-operative pathway and providing individualized care. Candidates should have previous theatre or hospital experience and strong communication skills. The position offers 25 hours per week with a competitive salary and benefits including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Birthday off

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in theatre or hospital settings.
• Ability to provide individualized patient care.
• Strong communication skills within a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Support patients throughout their peri-operative pathway.
• Attend to the needs under the guidance of a Registered Practitioner.
• Ensure holistic, patient-centred care.

Skills

Theatre experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

At Independent Health Group (IHG) we pride ourselves on the quality of care we offer our patients. All the work we undertake is for the NHS. We are looking for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant for our Gloucester service, based at Aspen Medical Centre.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will have a background and experience in theatre, outpatients or recovery. As a Theatre Healthcare Assistant (HCA) you will support the patient through their procedure, providing a high standard of individualised patient care as part of the clinical team. The HCA will attend to the peri-operative needs of the patients, under the direct management of a Registered Practitioner.

You will help maintain an environment that is conducive to the delivery of a high standard of individualised, holistic and safe patient care, and to the establishment of good communications between staff, patients and other visitors. We are looking for someone with previous theatre or hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Support patients through their peri-operative pathway as part of the clinical team. Attend to peri-operative needs under the guidance of a Registered Practitioner. Contribute to delivering holistic, patient-centred care and effective communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications and Requirements

Previous theatre or hospital experience is preferred. You must have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to sponsor working visas at this time).

About Independent Health Group

Established in 2004, Independent Health Group (IHG) has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care closer to home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the community, we have spent 20 years building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to patient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating.

At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital settings, ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and convenience. Our services are designed around short waiting times, specific appointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity.

Work Environment and Benefits

Our teams work in a supportive, flexible environment, where patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. We operate Monday to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As a forward-thinking employer, we strive to accommodate flexible working arrangements that support our staff’s professional and personal needs.

At IHG, we are committed to innovation in healthcare delivery, providing an opportunity for professionals to develop their skills, contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make a real impact on patient care. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare in a setting that values both patients and staff, we would love to welcome you to our team.

This role is 25 hours per week, with hours worked between Monday and Friday, so there is no evening working, and we do not operate on bank holidays. In addition to a competitive salary, Independent Health Group also offers 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), a day off for your birthday, and a generous pension scheme.