Crawley Day Surgery Unit - Nursing Assistant - Theatres

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Crawley is seeking a Theatre Assistant to support the theatre team in delivering high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates should be dedicated, work well in teams, and be eager to learn, with training provided. The role offers a work-life balance, operating Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Flexible working

Dedicated support networks

Strong emphasis on health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Evidence of a good standard of written English.
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement.
• Meet the essential education/qualifications for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the theatre team and contribute to high standards of patient care.

Skills

Good standard of written English

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Dedicated and eager to learn

Job description

Crawley Day Surgery Unit - Nursing Assistant - Theatres

We are looking for Theatre Assistants to thrive in a fast-paced operating theatre environment, supporting all stages of the patient's journey through theatre and the theatre team.

The ideal candidate is dedicated, works well within a multi-disciplinary team, and wants to enhance and learn new skills. Prior experience is not essential, but a love for operating theatres is. All training will be provided, and this role offers a work-life balance as the theatre suite currently runs Monday to Friday.

As a Theatre Assistant, you will aid the Theatre team by supporting registered staff and clinicians in activities undertaken in the Operating Theatre and Day Surgery environment. This includes contributing to delivering and maintaining high standards of patient care and maintaining cleanliness inside the theatre operating suite and ancillary areas.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the theatre team and contributing to high standards of patient care.

Person Specification

• Evidence of a good standard of written English
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous criminal convictions.

We are an inclusive employer and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We strive to be the best place to work and receive care, offering excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing.