Theatre Healthcare Assistant (Bank)

Nuffield Health; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuffield Health seeks a Healthcare Assistant for theatre work at The Grosvenor Hospital in Chester. This role is vital in delivering patient care for surgeries, offering you the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on high standards. You will need NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and relevant experience.

Benefits

Holiday in line with Working Time Directive

Access to Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership (£25.00/month)

Qualifications

• Qualified with NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

Responsibilities

• Create a great experience for patients undergoing surgery.
• Assist with moving patients and theatre preparation.
• Support administration tasks in the theatre.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Theatre

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with a commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre at our hospital, you'll be highly motivated and enjoy working somewhere that's constantly and rapidly changing. You'll show real empathy and find the challenges of theatre work fascinating. As well as great communication skills, you'll bring a flexible approach to both your duties and hours. You will be qualified with an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and have relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.

As a Healthcare Assistant in theatre, you will:

• Create a great experience for patients undergoing major and minor surgeries
• Have the time you need to care for patients as people
• Understand people's individual needs
• Play a key role in a fast-paced environment, supporting the theatre team where you will assist with moving patients, theatre preparation, family reassurance, administration tasks
• Work flexibly to support our team

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

Chester, The Grosvenor Hospital

The Grosvenor Hospital has remained a leading hospital in Chester since 1975. We work within the heart of our community to deliver a comprehensive range of treatments and services delivered by our wonderful team of clinicians and support staff. Our hospital is a modern environment with a new theatre suite and day care unit and holds the highest standards for patient care where staff ratios are not compromised. Care delivered the way it should be.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.