Theatre Healthcare Assistant UPMC Kildare

Theatre Healthcare Assistant - UPMC Kildare

Location:UPMC Kildare Hospital
Job type:Permanent

Overview of role:

The role of the Theatre Healthcare Assistant is to support the nursing team and consultants within Theatre. The role involves preparing Theatres for surgery assisting in the transfer of patients to and from Theatre and ensuring that the Theatre environment is always clean and sterile.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• On a daily basis ensure correct equipment is in place for each procedure.
  
• Ensure that the correct cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment is in each sluice room.
  
• Ensure that all operating tables and trollies are cleaned.
  
• Ensure that all trollies are dressed and ready in reception for the arrival of patients and after each procedure that they are removed from theatre and cleaned and dressed accordingly.
  
• Liaise with the Anaesthetic nurse in Theatre re any specific requirements for the Theatre Lists.
  To be responsible for the transportation of patients into the anaesthetic rooms and from Day Surgery and the In-patient Wards.
  
• Ensures Nurse Manager is kept aware of any special consideration to the patients needs that is advised of upon collection of patients from theatre
  
• To position the patient relevant to the procedure being carried out.
  
• To assist the surgeon and scrub nurses in preparing the patient for surgery i.e. holding the limb for painting shaving operation site etc.
  
• Responsible for the transfer of the patient post procedure to their own bed.
  
• Responsible for transporting patients to recovery.
  
• To communicates patient queries to the relevant clinical manager.
  
• Ensure that all theatres are cleaned tables are washed down all trollies are cleaned all positioning equipment is cleaned laundry and clinical waste placed in the correct clinical waste area and the floors are washed.
  
• Ensure that the theatre is prepared for the next case.
  
• When the last patient leaves theatre each theatre will have each piece of equipment cleaned and placed in the exit for preparation for cleaners. When the theatre floor is dry all equipment is placed back in theatre.
  
• To assist the clinical staff in ensuring the highest possible standard of care is provided to all patients
  
• To liaise with the scheduler on a daily basis to obtain the list of patients scheduled for the following day and ensures transportation is available.
  
• Reports to the Clinical Manager of any unresolved queries or complaints.
  
• Act as a role model and promote behaviours in keeping with UPMC Kildare Hospitals mission and values.
  
• Fully participate in the appraisal system review and personal development planning process on an annual basis.
  
• Respond to any patient query and ensure that the patient is at ease at all times.
  
• To transport stock to and from stores as requested.
  
• To bring specimens to the Lab / designated area and collect blood as needed.
  
• Receive count and stack scrubs and sterile packs.
  
• Ensure that there is an adequate supply of cleaning products in stores and placed in the sluice room weekly.
  
• Ensure that there is an adequate supply of specimen pots in stores.
  
• Ensure that there is an adequate supply of linen as required.
  
• Collect pharmacy supplies as required.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant FETAC Level 5 Qualification.
  
• At least 1 year experience in a similar role.
  
• Must have strong organisation and problem solving skills.
  
• Must have strong communication skills.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Salary: 34647 - 42177 per annum based on a 39 hour work week

Closing Date: 02/09/2026

Please note that UPMC reserves the right to close this recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received or if a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future vacancies may be filled.

Please contact for queries relating to the recruitment process or role.

EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.

Benefits Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive PensionPlan company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.

Developmentand Career Opportunities Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

AboutUPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care thats close to in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation research and its expertise globally bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC Internationaldivision an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy IrelandandCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre UPMC Sports Medicineand others tomore people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMCs operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin Waterford Limerick Tipperary Cork andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMCsGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

Required Experience:

Junior IC