Theatre Healthcare Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Circle Health Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Staff discounts

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Three Shires Hospital in Northampton, part of Circle Health Group, has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Theatre department. This is a full-time, permanent role for 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

You will support patients with hygiene, nutrition and comfort, help with mobility, and assist with routine observations and basic clinical procedures after appropriate training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality procedures.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs.
• Help patients with eating, drinking and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, creating a caring and safe environment.
• Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, SpO2, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
• Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, and equipment in readiness for patient use.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams to support safe and efficient patient care

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Instruction following

Literacy/ numeracy/ IT

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Three Shires Hospital in Northampton, part of Circle Health Group, has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Theatre department. This is a full-time, permanent role for 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

You will support patients with hygiene, nutrition and comfort, help with mobility, and assist with routine observations and basic clinical procedures after appropriate training.