Peri-operative Assistant

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Doncaster is seeking a Peri-operative Assistant to support patient movement and general duties. Candidates will assist trained staff, maintain infection control, and ensure a safe environment in theatres and recovery. This role provides opportunities for training and development while promoting flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate has experience in health care and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts through external providers

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake any training necessary for the position.
• Previous experience in a Health Care Setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and communicate effectively.
• Support cleaning and maintain infection control.
• Aid in the care of patients during procedures.

Skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Decision making and multi-tasking

Flexible attitude to working patterns

Education

Educated to 'O' Level standard or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Peri-operative Assistant – Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. Closing date: 12 February 2026.

The Peri-operative Assistant will be responsible for carrying out patient movement and general duties, including cleaning and other duties to support both the theatre and recovery team. They will provide assistance to trained staff by the effective, prompt and competent undertaking of delegated duties which includes distribution of sterile instrumentation.

Main duties

• Assist with patient care
• Communication
• Safeguarding
• Infection Control
• Assist with the care of the patient undergoing spinal/epidural or regional anaesthesia.
• Assist with the care of the patient in recovery.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Scheme o Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions o Comprehensive health and wellbeing support o NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme o Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Willingness to undertake any training necessary to post
• Educated to \'O\' Level standard or equivalent

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Ability to work and be part of a multidisciplinary team
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to plan working day
• Effective communication (verbal and written) with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Flexible attitude to working patterns
• Decision making, multi-tasking and attention to detail
• Shows confidence in own ability

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience in a Health Care Setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT