Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our pre-operative patient preparation area (POPPA). This is a fast-paced environment where you will play a key role in supporting patients as they begin their surgical journey.
As a Healthcare Assistant in our POPPA, you will be responsible for welcoming and calling patients forward for their surgery, checking them in, and helping them get ready for their procedure. You will ensure that all required documentation is complete and available, monitor patients throughout their stay, and promptly escalate any concerns to a registered practitioner.
If you are dedicated, work well within a multidisciplinary team, and are keen to develop new skills, we would love to hear from you. Previous experience is helpful but not essential—full training will be provided.
This is a part-time role with service provision covering Monday to Sunday, offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to be part of a supportive, patient-focused team.
In this role, you will be a valued member of the wider theatre service, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care and supporting registered staff and clinicians to ensure a smooth, safe, and reassuring experience for every patient
Main duties of the job
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Nursing Assistant - Theatres (POPPA) with Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Redhill, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £20,608 - £21,980 per annum plus high cost allowance. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Jul 2026.
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