Theatre Support Worker (HCA)
Guildford
Up to £23,000 per year DOE
KW/GU/11395/2
A first-class Guildford hospital for specialist elective healthcare is now looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join the team as a Theatre Support Worker within the Operating Department.
Rated fully “Good” by the CQC, the hospital offers routine and complex interventions across a broad range of specialties for patients from Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and beyond. With 3 operating theatres plus an Ambulatory Care Unit, an extensive imaging department, and an on-site physiotherapy gym, the hospital offers comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation for orthopaedics, cosmetics, oncology, and more.
As a Theatre Support Worker, you will help patients (and their loved ones) feel ready and comfortable before their procedures, ensure that the theatre areas are clean, tidy, and organised before and after surgery, and support the team during ongoing procedures so that operations can proceed as safely and efficiently as possible.
This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5h) for a Theatre Support Worker (HCA) with a flexible shift pattern.
Person specification:
Candidates will have:
- A Care Certificate or other relevant health/care qualification (e.g. NVQ, Diploma).
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA).
It is an advantage but not essential to have:
- Previous experience within an operating theatre setting.
Benefits/enhancements include:
- Private pension scheme
- Private healthcare scheme, covering pre-existing conditions
- Sector-leading, fully-funded CPD opportunities (incl. AfPP-accredited training, industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development)
- Friends & Family hospital discounts
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part-time)
- Enhanced benefits for new parents
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
- Employee referral and recognition schemes
- And more!