About this role
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Are you a caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible working opportunities within a theatre environment? We are looking for a Bank Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated theatre team, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative pathway. Whether you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant or looking to develop your career within healthcare, this role offers valuable experience in a professional and supportive surgical environment.
As our Bank Theatre Healthcare Assistant, you'll work alongside Theatre Practitioners, Nurses, ODPs and Consultants to support patients before, during and after their surgical procedures.
You'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and dignity while ensuring the theatre environment operates efficiently. Working under the supervision of registered practitioners, you'll undertake a range of clinical support and patient-focused activities that contribute to exceptional patient experiences and outcomes.
This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible optionbut it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.
Main duties of the job
As our Bank Theatre HCA, you will be:
- Supporting registered theatre practitioners in delivering patient care.
- Assisting with the transportation of patients to and from theatres and wards.
- Helping maintain a safe, clean and efficient theatre environment.
- Monitoring and maintaining stock levels and equipment within theatres.
- Participating in daily and monthly equipment and safety checks.
- Supporting the implementation of patient care plans under supervision.
- Promoting patient dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
- Contributing to quality improvement, clinical governance and risk management activities.
- Working collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team.
About us
With your experience of working as a HCA or within a caring environment, you will also have:
- Good standard of literacy.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
- A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and relatives.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work within agreed boundaries.
- A flexible and positive attitude towards learning and development.
- NVQ Level 2 in Operating Department Support desirable.
What you can expect in return;
- A bank rate of £14.06 per hour
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability
- Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
- Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
- The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working as a HCA or within a caring environment,
- Good standard of literacy.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and professional conduct.
- A caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and relatives.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work within agreed boundaries.
- A flexible and positive attitude towards learning and development.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Operating Department Support desirable.
- Experience working within an operating theatre environment desirable.
- IT training and confidence using electronic systems desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Barley Lane
Ilford
Essex
IG3 8YY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)