Theatre Healthcare Assistant: Growth, Training & Impact

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

25 days + bank holidays

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

Staff rewards

Job summary

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Theatre department on a 12-month fixed term contract. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £25,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

You will assist in delivering safe, patient-centred care across the theatre pathway, prepare theatres, support infection control, and develop clinical skills through training and mentorship within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or healthcare support role.
• Good communication skills with a patient-centred approach.
• Willingness to undertake training and competency development in theatre-specific care.
• Understanding of infection control and health and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering safe and effective care across the theatre department and throughout the surgical pathway.
• Prepare theatres for procedures, including equipment checks and stock preparation.
• Engage with patients in a respectful and empathetic manner to alleviate anxiety and ensure comfort.
• Maintain high standards of personal conduct and clinical care in line with CHG policies.
• Develop clinical and technical skills through training, mentorship and reflection.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient theatre environment through stock control and equipment turnover.

Skills

Healthcare support experience

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Infection control basics

Job description

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Theatre department on a 12-month fixed term contract. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £25,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

You will assist in delivering safe, patient-centred care across the theatre pathway, prepare theatres, support infection control, and develop clinical skills through training and mentorship within a supportive team.