Healthcare Assistant - PACU

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We are looking for a caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Theatre and PACU team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting patients through their surgical journey. Youll be part of a friendly, supportive team that places patient care at the heart of everything we do, working across both theatre and recovery to ensure every patient receives safe, respectful, and high-quality care.

This role offers the chance to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, with full training, supervision, and opportunities for career progression.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will:

• Provide compassionate support to patients before, during, and after surgery.
• Assist qualified staff within both theatres and recovery, ensuring patients feel safe and reassured at every stage.
• Take and record vital signs, support with wound dressings, venepuncture (after training), and assist during anaesthesia induction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised clinical environment.
• Handle patient documentation and maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Welcome and support patients and their families, communicating clearly and sensitively.
•  Participate in training and development to grow your knowledge and skills

About us

With your previous experience in an acute or elective healthcare environment, you will also be a:

• A natural team player.
• Passionate about patient care, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, organised, and able to prioritise a busy workload under pressure.
• Confident in using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Committed to professional development holding or willing to complete the Care Certificate.
• Calm, compassionate, and approachable, always treating patients with dignity and respect.
• NVQ Level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence, experience in elective surgery, or knowledge of care pathways - desirable but not essential

What you can expect in return;

• A salary of £23,809.50 per annum
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• The support you need to grow in your role

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.