Job Title: Bank Theatre Assistant
Department: Theatres
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Flexible
Contract: Bank
Location: The London Clinic, 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW
Help deliver exceptional care behind every successful procedure
Are you looking for a flexible role within a fast-paced clinical environment where you can make a real difference to patients every day?
We are looking for dedicated and proactive Bank Theatre Assistants to join our Theatre team. This is an essential role supporting patients and clinical teams throughout the peri-operative pathway, helping to ensure the safe, effective and efficient running of our theatre services.
Working alongside Registered Practitioners and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of patient care, infection prevention and operational excellence. Whether preparing theatre environments, supporting patient transfers or ensuring critical equipment and supplies are available, your contribution will help create the best possible experience for our patients.
Bank opportunities offer the flexibility to work shifts that suit your availability while gaining valuable experience within one of the UK's leading independent charitable hospitals.
A little about the role
As a Bank Theatre Assistant, you will provide valuable support to the Theatre and Recovery teams, helping to maintain a safe, clean and efficient clinical environment.
You will assist with patient movement and positioning, support theatre preparation activities and contribute to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and control. You will also play an important role in ensuring equipment, consumables and stock are available to support uninterrupted theatre activity.
This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering high standards and can adapt quickly to changing service demands.
What you'll be doing
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Assist with the safe and timely transportation of patients between theatres, wards and other clinical areas.
- Support the transfer, positioning and comfort of patients in accordance with manual handling guidance and individual patient needs.
- Prepare theatre and recovery areas before operating lists, ensuring equipment and environments are safe and ready for use.
- Assist with the movement, handling and storage of surgical equipment, instruments and consumables.
- Replenish stock and consumables to support smooth theatre operations.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised environment in line with infection prevention and control standards.
- Clean theatre areas and equipment between and after operating lists.
- Assist with the correct segregation and disposal of clinical and non-clinical waste.
- Report accidents, incidents and hazards promptly in accordance with organisational policies.
- Support administrative duties, including maintaining forms, photocopying, answering telephone calls and restocking departmental supplies.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support service delivery and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Participate in mandatory training and ongoing development opportunities.
What we're looking for
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Previous experience working within a healthcare, clinical or patient-facing environment.
- A caring and professional approach with a commitment to patient dignity and respect.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Flexible and proactive approach to supporting colleagues and service needs.
- Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
Desirable
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Experience working in a theatre, peri-operative or acute healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of theatre environments and surgical services.
- Manual handling training and experience supporting patient transfers.
What you'll be part of
The Theatre Suite at The London Clinic provides care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures across multiple specialties. Our teams are committed to delivering exceptional standards of care, safety and patient experience throughout every stage of the surgical journey.
You will join a supportive and professional team that values collaboration, continuous learning and service excellence. Every member of the team plays an important role in ensuring our theatres operate efficiently and safely while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're delivering care directly to patients or supporting services behind the scenes, you're part of something bigger, making a real difference every day.
As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. We reinvest our success into our facilities, technology and people, ensuring we continue to provide outstanding care and create excellent opportunities for professional development.
Across The London Clinic, you'll work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.
Why join our Bank?
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Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Opportunities to gain experience across a leading private healthcare organisation.
- Access to mandatory training and professional development.
- Work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to outstanding patient care in a world-class clinical environment.
How to find us
Our main hospital is based at:
20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW
Located in the heart of London's medical district and within walking distance of:
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Oxford Circus
- Bond Street
- Baker Street
- Great Portland Street
The London Clinic is committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check where appropriate.
The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required. If there is anything we can do to support your application, please let us know.
