Healthcare Assistant

2 days ago

Shepton Mallet BA LP, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time
About The Role

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+ make a difference for every patient

We're looking for a caring, adaptable, and proactive Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join our busy operating theatre team. This is your chance to work alongside skilled nurses, operating department practitioners, and surgeons, contributing directly to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring our theatres run smoothly, while supporting patients and their families throughout their surgical journey.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours a week, with shifts between Monday and Sunday.

What you'll be doing

As our Theatre Healthcare Assistant, you will be:

  • Assisting registered nurses and operating department practitioners in delivering safe, effective care in line with agreed plans.
  • Supporting patients with empathy and dignity before, during, and after procedures.
  • Helping maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked theatre environment.
  • Preparing and cleaning equipment between cases, assisting with patient transfers, and ensuring stock levels are maintained.
  • Liaising with suppliers about stock and supporting the theatre stock control process.
  • Participating in regular theatre meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Following infection control, health & safety, and data protection guidelines at all times.
  • Taking part in training and personal development to continually build your skills.
What we'll look for in you

With your previous experience in a healthcare assistant or caring role, ideally within an operating theatre setting, you will also have:

  • A compassionate approach and commitment to patient dignity, respect, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to prioritise workload, work within defined boundaries, and use your initiative.
  • Strong team working skills and clear communication with colleagues, patients, and relatives.
  • Flexibility, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn new skills.
  • A good standard of literacy, with NVQ Level 2/3 in operating department support or IT training desirable.

What you can expect in return;

  • A salary of £24,666.64 per annum
  • An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
  • The support you need to grow in your role

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact in our friendly resourcing team.

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.

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