About the role
Salary: £31554.00 to £33270.00
We are seeking a motivated and caring Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our Main Theatres team at St Mary's Hospital. The postholder will work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team, supporting registered practitioners in providing safe, effective and compassionate care to patients throughout their perioperative journey.
The postholder will support registered theatre practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective and compassionate perioperative care. The main duties include preparing the theatre environment and equipment, supporting patients before, during and after surgery, and assisting with their safe transfer and positioning.
The role also involves maintaining cleanliness and infection prevention standards, replenishing stock, checking equipment and reporting any shortages, defects or safety concerns. The postholder will undertake delegated clinical and non-clinical duties within their level of competence, maintain patient dignity and confidentiality, and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across Main Theatres and participate in the required shift pattern, including nights, weekends and bank holidays, according to service needs.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.