As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will carry out routine individual care duties for patients, clients, carers, and relatives in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the environment specified clinical areas. • Operating Department - • Theatre Reception Areas • Anaesthetic Room • Operating Rooms • Recovery Rooms The post holder needs to demonstrate commitment to Trust CARES Values and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England (Skills for Care, 2013). • Basic adjustment of the operating table and assistance in the attaching of specialised attachments. • Movement of patient from trolley to operating table and vice versa. • Assist medical staff in the positioning of the patient on the operating table. • Positioning of operating lights. • Make up beds as required. • Assist in the opening of sterile packs. • Preserves patients’ rights and dignity. • Effectively utilises knowledge and protocols to ensure the patient’s safety and well-being. • Responds promptly and appropriately to signs of developing patient or technical complications. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. 1. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The post holder will • Knows the emergency phone/bleep numbers (cardiac arrest/fire) and the precision that is required when relaying the urgent message. • Demonstrate awareness of the current Trust Fire Policy, fire assembly points and evacuation procedures. • Identify potential fire hazards in the workplace and initiate prompt appropriate action. • Know where to find and activate the emergency bells when emergency arises. • Recognise the signs of patient or relative collapse and know how to summon assistance. • Locate and transport the theatre resuscitation trolley, defibrillator, oxygen equipment and sonosite/image intensifier. • Provide support to medical/nursing staff upon identification of cardiac arrest/respiratory arrest situation, providing basic life support whilst demonstrating awareness of safety for self and others. This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026