Theatre Assistant

Spire Healthcare Group; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days' annual leave

Pension (employer and employee)

Spire for You Rewards Platform

Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Spire Hartswood Hospital in Brentwood is seeking a dedicated Theatre Assistant to join the busy Operating Theatre team. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours weekly and a clear path to long-term development within Spire Healthcare.

You will support nurses and consultants during procedures, prepare equipment, maintain sterility and assist with patient comfort in a fast-paced environment. Prior theatre exposure is desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Care Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Previous theatre experience is desirable.

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 prevention.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient theatre environment.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients throughout their theatre experience.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Theatre Assistant | Spire Hartswood Hospital | Brentwood | Private Hospital | Operating Theatres

Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about patient care?

Spire Hartswood Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Assistant to join our busy Operating Theatre team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional, supportive team and build a long-term career within one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers.

What You'll Be Doing:

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

We're looking for people who are:

• 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)

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 35 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for You Rewards Platform – discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Our Values:

• 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.”

Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Our people are our difference. Their commitment, warmth, and pursuit of excellence are what truly set Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it’s about more than treating patients — it’s about genuinely caring for people.

Spire Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer.