Healthcare Assistant Theatres (2)

Fortius Clinic is looking to hire a Healthcare Assistant to join their Theatre Department. This will be to work in their Surgical Centre in Marylebone London.

As a key member of the theatre care team you will support registered practitioners to deliver safe efficient and compassionate perioperative care. Working within your assessed competencies and under the supervision of a registered nurse/ODP you will assist with patient preparation and recovery maintain a clean and safe theatre environment support stock and revenue capture processes and contribute to effective communication with Registered Nurses Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) Surgeons Anaesthetists Radiographers Sterile Services Recovery staff Scheduling/Admissions and Administration teams.

Key Responsibilities

A. Patient Care & Perioperative Support

• Assist in implementing agreed care plans ensuring timely personcentred support across preoperative intraoperative and postoperative stages within your competencies and training.

• Prepare patients for theatre: identity and consent checks (as directed) allergies confirmation escorting chaperoning positioning assistance pressurearea care thermal care and dignity/privacy at all times.

• Provide emotional reassurance and clear compassionate communication to reduce anxiety and optimise patient experience.

• Support safe patient transfer and handling using appropriate equipment and techniques; escalate mobility/skin integrity concerns promptly.

B. Theatre Environment & Infection Prevention

• Maintain theatre cleanliness and tidiness before during and after procedures; follow infection prevention and control (IPC) policies (hand hygiene PPE aseptic awareness waste streams).

• Assist with room turnaround: remove waste safely restock consumables check equipment surfaces/adjacent areas and prepare for next case.

C. Clinical Tasks (within assessed competencies)

• Undertake delegated clinical procedures once trained and signedoff (e.g. basic observations urinalysis pointofcare tests skin prep assistance limb prepping/draping assistance specimen handling runner duties).

• Support scrub/circulating teams: open sterile consumables correctly manage nonsterile tasks and act as runner between sterile field and support areas.

• Assist in recovery: comfort measures positioning fetching equipment/fluids as directed and handover support.

D. Documentation Communication & Governance

• Contribute to accurate timely care records and reports; follow established communication and reporting systems (including electronic systems) and escalate promptly if concerned.

• Participate in regular theatre meetings safety briefings and debriefs; share learning and contribute to continuous improvement.

• Uphold Equality & Diversity standards treating all patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

E. Stock Equipment & Revenue Capture

• Support stock control: receive rotate and topup consumables; check expiries; report variances/damages; handle pharmaceuticals in line with policy.

• Ensure revenue capture by documenting item usage accurately (including implants/consumables) recording chargeable items and documenting any wastage.

• Perform basic equipment checks within scope; report faults immediately and remove unsafe devices from use.

F. Safety Escalation & Professional Conduct

• Work within your competence; recognise limitations; seek help and escalate concerns to senior staff without delay.

• Take personal responsibility for health & safety; follow safe working practices that protect yourself patients and colleagues.

• Model Fortius Values in everyday practice: Making it Happen Stronger Together Personalised Service.

Full-time permanent position.

37.5 hours per week.

Monday - Friday with on-call weekend availability.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary

• Private Medical and Dental insurance

• Company Pension Scheme

• Perkbox - save money and perks when you shop!

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Occupational health services

• Season Ticket Loans

• Cycle to work scheme

• Childcare Vouchers

• Referral Scheme: earn 1500 for every successful referral!!

• Qualifications Knowledge Experience & Skills

  Essential

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

  • NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare (or equivalent e.g. Care Certificate)

  • Minimum of 2 years experience within a healthcare setting

  • Team player with strong initiative; adaptable helpful and caring

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities; able to work effectively under pressure

  • IT literate with confidence using clinical documentation systems stock/revenue platforms and learning systems

  • Flexible supportive and patientfocused

  Desirable

  • Evidence of competency signoff for delegated clinical tasks relevant to theatres (on appointment or within probation)

  • Previous experience in a theatre environment

  • Knowledge of orthopaedic or spinal clinical procedures

  • Good IT skills (advanced level)

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