Healthcare Assistant - Theatre

Healthcare Assistant - Theatre (Bank)
The Harbour Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: £12.71 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Harbour Hospital in Poole is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, between 7:30am-6:00pm or 8:00am.-8:00pm, with weekly pay provided.

Duties of this role include:

• Assist in delivering safe and effective care across the theatre department, supporting patients throughout their surgical pathway.
• Prepare theatres for procedures, including equipment checks, stock preparation, and ensuring the environment is clean and ready.
• Support with the safe movement and positioning of patients pre- and post-operatively under direction of registered practitioners.
• Engage with patients in a respectful, dignified, and empathetic manner, helping to alleviate anxiety and ensure comfort.
• Communicate appropriately with members of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth handovers and coordinated care.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience working in a clinical or healthcare support role.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Willingness to undertake training and competency development in theatre-specific care.
• Understanding of infection control, safeguarding, and basic health and safety principles.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

"Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy"