# Healthcare Assistant - Theatre - JR117909

**Company**: Circle Health Group
**Location**: London
**Job type**: Permanent
**Salary**: Negotiable
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team of staff in the Theatre department at The Beardwood Hospital, part of Circle Health Group.

The successful candidate will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern of 37.5 hours per week.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.

- Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.

- Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, creating a caring and safe environment.

- Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).

- Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, assisting with catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.

- Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds, and equipment in readiness for patient use.

**Requirements:**

- Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).

- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.

- Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.

- Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

- Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) desirable.

- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality procedures.

**What We Offer:**

- Competitive salary up to £25,000 per year depending on experience, training, and qualifications.

- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.

- Private Pension Scheme.

- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions.

- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.

- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.

- Non-contributory life insurance.

- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.

- Access to resources, tools, and services to support your wellbeing.

- Employee recognition programmes.

- Industry-leading training and development opportunities.

## Skills

### Required
- communication and interpersonal skills
- basic literacy and numeracy
- IT skills
- moving and handling tasks
- safeguarding
- infection control
- confidentiality procedures

### Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
- experience in an acute hospital, surgical ward, outpatient, or clinical setting
- trained in basic observations

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