The Vacancy Sulis Hospital stands as a sister hospital to the Royal United Hospital Bath and is an integral part of our regional healthcare family. We are one of the first independent hospitals to be owned by an NHS Trust. We're significantly expanding our facilities with a brand new £25m wing at Sulis Hospital. The purpose is to provide improved access for NHS patients; this is in addition to our private healthcare provision. We are calling the new wing The Sulis Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SEOC). This new centre will focus on improved access for NHS patients to high-quality year-round elective orthopaedic care, providing care for patients from across BaNES, Swindon, Wiltshire, and the wider region on behalf of The Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The centre will include two additional modular theatres, additional inpatient beds, additional day surgery pods and the conversion of two existing theatres to laminar flow. We have opportunities for enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join our busy Theatre team who can demonstrate excellent communication and organisation skills, and commitment to deliver the highest standards of patient care. As a Theatre Healthcare Support Worker at Sulis you will act as a valued member of our multi-disciplinary Theatre team and will be responsible for supporting the clinical team in the delivery of safe, high quality patient focused care, under the direction of Registered Practitioners. You will be responsible for ensuring resources within the theatre department are used to optimum effect to ensure the highest quality patient care. Preparing the operating theatre for surgery; Daily checking of stocks and providing assistance to professionals when performing specific procedure and clinical treatments for patients. Acting as the support worker for patients undergoing surgery you will provide a high standard of patient centered care whilst ensuring patients retain their dignity and individuality. You will demonstrate your competence in the role with your effective communication skills, ability to demonstrate fluency and clarity at all levels and your positive manner and tact with patients, their relatives, carers, and visitors. Full-time 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Sun. Weekend and on-call commitment. This role requires DBS clearance. Permanent If you feel you have the ability to learn new skills and follow procedures or have previous healthcare assistance experience, we would like to hear from you. For informal conversations or further information, please speak to Mary Hastie, Theatre & Recovery Lead, 01761 422224. Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received. About Sulis Hospital Bath An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences. We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others. Our employees benefit from a competitive salary and access to a wide range of benefits: Private pension plan. 27 days annual leave bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service. Non-contributory life assurance. Flexible working opportunities. Learning and development opportunities with a dedicated resource. Health Cash Plan with access to a wide range of treatments. Employee recognition programme. Employee assistance programme - Wellbeing Hub. Family-friendly policies. Free on-site parking. And much more. Sulis Hospital is committed to a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities. Benefits Personal pension plan Employee discount scheme Life assurance Bike to work scheme Health cash plan Gallery Previous Next