Fortius Clinic
Healthcare Assistant - Theatres (2)
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Healthcare Assistant – Theatre Department (Surgical Centre, Fortius Clinic - Marylebone)
Fortius Clinic is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their Theatre Department in London’s Marylebone facility.
About the Role
As a vital member of the theatre care team, you will work under Registered Nurses/ODPs to deliver:
- Safe, efficient, and compassionate peri-operative care
- Patient preparation and recovery support
- Maintenance of a clean, sterile theatre environment
- Contribution to stock/revenue capture and cross-departmental communication
Your work will bridge multiple teams, including Registered Nurses, ODPs, Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Radiographers, Sterile Services, Recovery, and Administration.
Key Responsibilities
🩺 Patient Care & Peri-Operative Support
- Implementation of agreed care plans, ensuring timely, person-centred care across:
- Pre-operative (identity/consent checks, allergy confirmation, patient escorting)
- Intra-operative (assisted positioning, dignity/privacy, thermal care)
- Post-operative (recovery, emotional reassurance)
- Support safe transfers using appropriate techniques; escalate mobility/skin integrity concerns
- Provide compassionate, clear communication to reduce patient anxiety
🏥 Theatre Environment & Infection Prevention
- Maintain strict IPC standards (hand hygiene, PPE, aseptic protocols, safe waste disposal)
- Assure room turnaround via:
- Safe waste removal
- Restocking consumables
- Checking equipment/surfaces for the next case
- Follow sterile practice policies and assist scrub teams
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💼 Clinical Tasks & Documentation
- Perform delegated tasks (post-training/signed-off) e.g., basic observations, specimen handling
- Adjust lighting/stock as a runner between sterile and non-sterile areas
- Support recovery procedure by fetching supplies/fluids and confirming timely documentation in electronic systems
📊 Stock, Revenue Capture & Equipment
- Manage consumable stock (expiry checks, reorders, damage reporting)
- Support revenue capture via comprehensive recording of used items (implants/consumables)
- Conduct basic equipment checks; immediately report/safeguard faulty devices
⚕️ Safety & Professional Conduct
- Operate strictly within competency limits; escalate concerns promptly
- Model Fortius Values: Making It Happen | Stronger Together | Personalised Service
- Familiarise with worksheet guidance and conventions for successful deployment
Hours & Workings
- Full-time, permanent position*
- 37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday with on-call weekend availability
Benefits
Fortius offers: ✅ Highly competitive salary ✅ Comprehensive wellness perks including private Medical/Dental insurance ✅ Pension scheme + enhanced support (sessions) ✅ Perkbox membership – discounts on coffee, entertainment, and travel ✅ Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support) ✅ Occupational health services + extended STP (Season Ticket Loans) and cycle-to-work scheme ✅ Childcare Vouchers available ✅ Referral Scheme – £1500 per successful colleague recruitment*
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*Requires joining Fortius
Requirements
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare (or Care Certificate equivalent)
- ≥ 2 years healthcare experience (clinical/organisational)
- Team player with initiative, flexibility, and care instincts
- Excellent communication skills (written/verbal)
- Multi-tasking & strong organization^{*}
- IT proficiency – experience in clinical systems, stock software, and learning platforms
Desirable (if applicable at joining/appointment)
- Clinical competencies endorsed for theatre-specific tasks
- Theatre maiden experience (schooling/preceptorship)
- Orthopaedic/spinal condition/aesthetic/ years’ clinical knowledge
- Advanced IT skills (data entry tools, charging software)
Tait and policy exemptions apply unless covering parameters already evidenced. Must want to progress in learning and reporting.
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