Bank Theatre Assistant

Spire Healthcare Group; Bushey; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free onsite car park

Pension

Job summary

Spire Bushey Hospital is seeking a dedicated Theatre Assistant to join the busy Operating Theatre team on a flexible bank contract. The role supports safe, high-quality patient care alongside nurses and consultants in a private hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care, a strong communicator and a reliable team player with the ability to learn new clinical skills. Prior theatre or hospital experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Passionate about patient care and making a difference.
• Willingness to learn and develop clinical skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Nurses and Consultants during surgical procedures.
• Assist Scrub Nurses within operating theatres.
• Support patients within the anaesthetic room.
• Safely transport patients to and from theatre and wards.
• Open sterile packs and prepare equipment for procedures.
• Prepare, check and handle surgical instruments.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient theatre environment.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients throughout their theatre experience.

Skills

Theatre experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care / Care Certificate

Job description

Bank Theatre Assistant | Theatre Department | Spire Bushey Hospital | Private Hospital | Bank / Flexible working | £14.13 per hour

Spire Bushey Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Assistant to join our busy Operating Theatre team on a flexible working contract.

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion, and our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and colleagues.

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre - based on Centennial Park in Elstree - just 5 minutes from the main hospital site.

Duties and responsibilities (not limited):

As a key member of the theatre team, you will support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include

• Supporting Nurses and Consultants during surgical procedures.
• Assisting Scrub Nurses within operating theatres.
• Supporting patients within the anaesthetic room.
• Safely transporting patients to and from theatre and wards.
• Opening sterile packs and preparing equipment for procedures.
• Preparing, checking and handling surgical instruments.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control.
• Contributing to a safe, efficient and high-quality theatre environment.
• Providing reassurance and support to patients throughout their theatre experience.

Who we're looking for?

• Passionate about patient care and making a difference.
• Keen to learn and develop new clinical skills.
• Compassionate, caring and empathetic.
• Excellent communicators who work well as part of a team.
• Reliable, organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker or within a hospital setting
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous theatre experience (desirable)

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via 'Spire for You'
• Wellbeing Centre access via 'Spire for You'
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of exc