Healthcare Assistant - Recovery

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We are looking for a caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Theatre and PACU (Recovery) team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting patients through their surgical journey.

Working as part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team, youll deliver high-quality patient care across both theatre and recovery, ensuring every patient feels safe, respected, and well cared for at every stage.

This is a 37.5-hour per week position, with no night shifts or 12-hour shifts. You'll work a flexible rota of either:

• 5 days per week (7.5-hour shifts), or
• 4 days per week (3 x 9.5-hour shifts and 1 x 9-hour shift)

This structure offers a great work-life balance alongside exposure to a dynamic clinical environment.

You'll also benefit from full training, supervision, and opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will:

• Provide compassionate care to patients before, during, and after surgery
• Assist qualified staff within both theatres and recovery, ensuring patients feel safe and reassured at every stage.
• Take and record vital signs, support with wound dressings, venepuncture (after training), and assist during anaesthesia induction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised clinical environment.
• Handle patient documentation and maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Welcome and support patients and their families, communicating clearly and sensitively.
• Participate in training and development to grow your knowledge and skills.

About us

With your previous experience in an acute or elective healthcare environment, you will also be a:

• A natural team player
• Passionate about patient care, with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, organised, and able to prioritise a busy workload under pressure
• Confident in using IT systems and maintaining accurate records
• Committed to professional development holding or willing to complete the Care Certificate
• Calm, compassionate, and approachable, always treating patients with dignity and respect
• NVQ Level 3 in Care/Promoting Independence, experience in elective surgery, or knowledge of care pathways - desirable but not essential

What you can expect in return;

• Salary of £25,686.23 per annum
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• A comprehensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• A supportive environment with opportunities for career growth
• A balanced shift pattern with no nights or long 12-hour shifts

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contactsarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.comin our friendly resourcing team.

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Details

• Date posted: 30 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,686.23 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 14016-2
• Job locations: Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For more information, request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com