Theatre Healthcare Assistant – Patient Care & Support

Circle Health Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing & rewards

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Northampton is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join the Theatre team on a 37.5-hour, permanent contract. Salary £24,947 per year.

You will assist with patient care, support with personal hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment. The role requires good communication, compassion, and the ability to follow instructions; NVQ Health and Social Care level 2/3 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

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.
• Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives.
• Record routine observations such as BP, pulse, resp rate, temp, SpO2, glucose (after training).
• Support basic clinical procedures like wound care setup and catheter care.
• Prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment for patient use.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, therapists and admin teams to support patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Moving and handling

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Circle Health Group in Northampton is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join the Theatre team on a 37.5-hour, permanent contract. Salary £24,947 per year.

You will assist with patient care, support with personal hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment. The role requires good communication, compassion, and the ability to follow instructions; NVQ Health and Social Care level 2/3 is desirable.