Theatre Assistant

Spire Healthcare; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Spire for You Rewards Platform

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is seeking a dedicated Theatre Assistant to join our busy Operating Theatre team in Cambridge. With full training provided, you’ll support Nurses and Consultants during procedures, assist Scrub Nurses, and help prepare instruments and equipment.

This role welcomes candidates with little or no theatre experience and offers a clear path to building a long-term career within one of the UK’s leading independent healthcare providers. Training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in healthcare and patient wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous theatre experience is desirable but training will be provided.

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

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care focus

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Reliability and organisation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Theatre Assistant | Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital | Cambridge | Private Hospital | Operating Theatres

Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week

Training Opportunities Available

No Theatre Experience? No Problem – Full Training Provided

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to start or develop your career in healthcare?

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Assistant to join our busy Operating Theatre team. Whether you already have experience in a theatre environment or are looking to take your first step into healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to developing our people and are happy to consider candidates with little or no previous theatre experience. If you have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting patients, we can provide the training and support you need to succeed in this rewarding role.

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:

• 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.
• Interested in building a career within healthcare.
• 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.

Essential

• A genuine interest in healthcare and patient wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker or within a healthcare environment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous theatre experience (although full training will be provided).

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

Benefits

• 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 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.

About Spire Healthcare

Spire Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading independent healthcare providers, with 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland. We deliver high-quality diagnostics, inpatient, outpatient, and day-case care, as well as private GP services, workplace health solutions, and a range of NHS and private specialist services.