Health Care Assistant
Horder Healthcare
Crowborough, TN6 1XPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,155 to £25,838
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
29 days leftJob description
Working as part of a highly skilled, closeknit team, you will play a key role in supporting patients before, during and after their procedureshelping ...
Supporting patients with dignity, compassion and respect throughout their perioperative pathway. Assisting with preparation, transfers and safe patient handling within theatres. Taking part in routine clinical tasks such as basic observations, documentation, and equipment preparation. Supporting the theatre team during procedures in a circulating role. Ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control. Escorting patients and assisting with administrative duties as required. Reporting changes in patient condition to Registered Nurses or ODPs. Maintaining accurate records and contributing to safe, effective teamwork
- Carry out tasks in delivering and supporting direct patient care as directed by a registered theatre practitioner.
- Assist the wider theatre team during procedures with instrumental set-up and assistant both pre and during procedures and providing any
additional support they may require.
- Ensure that the operating theatre is properly set up and equipped for surgical procedures, including ensuring adequate supplies are
available, and preparing the operating room for the patient.
- Assist in the transfer of patients to and from the operating theatre, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Assist in documenting patient information, surgical procedures, and any relevant observations during the surgery.
- Work co-operatively with the members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure maintenance of a positive patient outcome.
- Keep clinical areas clean and tidy and maintain a safe, pleasant environment.
- Demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to patients, relatives and visitors in the clinical area.
- Carry out assigned clerical tasks as directed by a registered theatre practitioner.
- Report untoward incidents and any other relevant information to the person in charge or a registered theatre practitioner immediately.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive theatre team
and the achievement of team objectives.
- Attend all mandatory training sessions and undertake relevant E-learning requirements.
- Act in such a manner as to satisfy public trust and confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the nursing
profession and The Horder Centre.
- Ensure that you working ethic remains aligned to our core values as a group: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride.
Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.
We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.
Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.
We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.
We are committed to caring, and committed to you.
About you
Essential
- Compassionate, patientfocused and committed to delivering excellent care.
- Approachable, professional and able to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Confident communicating within a clinical environment.
- Prior UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant (hospital or clinical setting preferred)Proactive, eager to learn and committed to ongoing development.
- Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
- Willing to uphold Horder Healthcare values: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity, Pride
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
17 September 2026
Last checked
21 September 2026
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