Theatre Healthcare Assistants x 2

Theatre Healthcare Assistants x 2

Private Hospital, Central London

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum

Shifts: 5 days a week

We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and experienced individuals who would enjoy the challenge of working as a health care assistant. The post holder will provide patient-centred and compassionate care and will work as a member of a team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of registered nursing staff as part of the theatre team at a private hospital in central London. You will be working within a surgical environment with and leading Surgeons. However, experience in a theatre setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Assist the registered nurses and theatre team in the delivery of patient care.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of beverages, assisting patients as requested
• Adhere to strict compliance with the hospitals Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse
• Assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care – pre, peri and post procedures, as required
• Communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays
• Undertake and record blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge
• Collect and escort patients and assisting with transferring of the patient from trolley to table under supervision of trained staff.
• Support with the cleaning of theatre and recovery areas before and after operating sessions, also adhering to the hospitals cleaning schedules.
• Stocking of cupboards and stock containers against agreed stock levels.
• Assisting with the safe positioning of patient on operating table.
• Acting as circulating person for the theatre team and within the scope of the role.

What you’ll bring:

• 2 years’ experience working as a Healthcare assistant
• Health care assistant experience in an hospital environment (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of Computer Systems, Microsoft, Outlook,
• Knowledge of infection prevention control knowledge.
• Positive, can-do attitude, with the ability to work proactively on your own initiative while collaborating effectively as part of a team.

For more information about the role, please call 01604 969 007.

As an expression of interest, please email your CV to: [email protected]