Healthcare Assistant - Theatre
Core
Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and basic clinical support in a hospital theatre setting.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Theatre)
Builds
Patient care support within private hospital theatre departments
Domain
Healthcare / Private Hospital
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene assistance, mobility support, vital signs monitoring, wound care setup, catheter care, equipment preparation, infection control procedures
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, safeguarding knowledge
Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and toileting; support basic clinical procedures including wound care and catheter care; prepare and maintain clinical areas and equipment; record routine observations like blood pressure and temperature; provide emotional support to patients and relatives.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support staff
