HCA - Theatre

King Healthcare Ltd.; London; On-site; NOK 353,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

King Healthcare Ltd. in London is recruiting a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to support the clinical team across the patient journey in a prestigious private hospital setting on Harley Street.

You will assist with theatre preparation, patient care and infection control while working within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires prior Healthcare Assistant experience in operating theatres or similar acute environments, with excellent communication and a patient-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working as Healthcare Assistant in operating theatre or surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Support patients before, during and after procedures.
• Assist theatre team with theatre/equipment prep.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Assist with patient positioning and transfers.
• Support safe movement of patients between departments.
• Prepare and maintain theatre environments between procedures.
• Assist with stock management and equipment readiness.
• Adhere to hospital policies and health & safety requirements.
• Provide compassionate, professional, patient-focused care.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Theatre Healthcare Assistant

Location: Harley Street, London
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to develop your career within a prestigious private hospital environment? We are currently recruiting for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join a highly regarded private hospital based on Harley Street, London. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of outstanding patient care across a range of surgical specialities.

The Role

As a Theatre Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the clinical team throughout the patient journey. Working closely with Theatre Practitioners, Surgeons, Anaesthetists and the wider hospital team, you will help ensure the safe and efficient running of the theatre department.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting patients before, during and after surgical procedures


• Assisting the theatre team with the preparation of theatres and equipment


• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control


• Supporting with patient positioning and transfers


• Assisting with the safe movement of patients between departments


• Preparing and maintaining theatre environments between procedures


• Supporting stock management and ensuring clinical areas are appropriately equipped


• Working in line with hospital policies, procedures and health and safety requirements


• Providing compassionate, professional and patient-focused care at all times

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within an operating theatre or surgical environment


• Experience within a private hospital, NHS hospital or similar acute healthcare setting


• A strong understanding of infection prevention and control


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• A patient-focused and compassionate approach
  
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team


• A proactive and reliable approach to your work


• Flexibility to support the needs of a busy theatre department

You will be confident working in a fast-paced clinical environment and committed to delivering an exceptional standard of patient care.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected private healthcare organisation in one of London's most prestigious private hospitals. You will become part of a supportive and professional team, with the opportunity to further develop your experience within a high-quality surgical environment.