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Job Title: Healthcare Assistant - Band 3 Department: Main Theatres Salary: Dependant on experience Contract Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Rota-based early/late shifts Monday to Sunday About Us Founded in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest and most established independent charitable hospitals. Located in the heart of Marylebone, we provide complex medical and surgical care across 8 state-of-the-art facilities. As a charity, we reinvest in our people, technology and facilities to enhance care for our patients and community. Our 10 operating theatres are equipped to deliver advanced procedures across multiple specialties including Neuro-Spinal, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Thoracic, Plastics and Maxillo-Facial, Robotics (Gynae, Urology, ENT, Orthopaedics), Ophthalmic and Vascular. The Role In this role, you will support the smooth running of our operating theatres by assisting patients before, during and after their procedures, and helping the clinical team to deliver exceptional care. Your day will involve preparing theatres for surgery, ensuring equipment and supplies are ready, escorting patients safely, and supporting nurses and ODPs during operations. You will play a hands-on part in maintaining a safe, efficient and reassuring environment where patients receive the highest standard of care. Key Responsibilities
Support the theatre team with safe preparation and turnover of operating roomsAssist patients with personal care and provide reassurance before and after proceduresMaintain stock levels, prepare equipment and uphold infection control standardsEscort patients to and from theatres, liaising with wards and recovery areasWork collaboratively with the wider team to promote patient dignity, privacy and safety Skills and Experience
Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting is essential, ideally within surgical wards or theatresExcellent communication and teamwork skillsCompassionate, proactive and committed to delivering the highest standards of careWillingness to develop skills through ongoing training and professional development Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily friendly benefitsA range of retail discountsExcellent career development with clear pathways and access to further education. How to Apply If you are passionate about delivering specialist care and want to make a real difference to patients' lives, we would love to hear from you. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as this advert will close once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you.
