Healthcare Assistant - Theatres - Circle Health Group

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - TheatreWinterbourne Hospital, Dorchester – 37.5 Hours per week, Permanent.

Salary: £24,947.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).

OverviewWe have an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Theatre department. This is a full time role covering a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

Assist in delivering safe and effective care across the theatre department, supporting patients throughout their surgical pathway.

Prepare theatres for procedures, including equipment checks, stock preparation, and ensuring the environment is clean and ready.

Engage with patients in a respectful, dignified, and empathetic manner, helping to alleviate anxiety and ensure comfort.

Communicate appropriately with members of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth handovers and coordinated care.

Maintain a high standard of personal conduct and clinical care in accordance with CHG policies and the HCA framework.

Conduct all work in line with guidance from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) codes, as relevant to the role.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

Previous experience working in a clinical or healthcare support role.

Good verbal and written communication skills with a compassionate, patient‐centred approach.

Willingness to undertake training and competency development in theatre‐specific care.

Understanding of infection control, safeguarding, and basic health and safety principles.

Salary & Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.

Private Pension Scheme.

Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‐existing medical conditions.

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.

Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.

Non‐contributory life insurance.

Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.

Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.

Employee recognition programmes.

Industry leading training and development opportunities.

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce and inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dorchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English