Theatre Assistant

Spire Healthcare; Bushey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Spire for you rewards

Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Spire Bushey Hospital is seeking a dedicated Theatre Assistant to join the busy Operating Theatre team on a permanent contract, working 37.5hrs per week. The role covers shifts between 7:30 am and 8 pm, Monday to Saturday, in a leading private hospital with orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care and gynaecology.

You will support theatre nurses and consultants, assist in the anaesthetic room, handle instruments, and ensure a clean, safe theatre environment with patient reassurance

Qualifications

• 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 or Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous theatre experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Reliability

Organisation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Theatre Healthcare Assistant | Theatre | Bushey | Full Time, Permanent | Excellent salary + Benefits

Spire Bushey Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Assistant to join our busy Operating Theatre team on a permanent working contract, working 37.5hrs per week.

The role is full time with a mixture of shifts covering hours between 7:30 am and 8 pm, Monday - Saturday.

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 employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.

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

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date:

In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications