Theatre Assistant

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Crawley is seeking Theatre Assistants to support patients in their theatre journey. The role requires a passion for operating theatres, and no prior experience is needed as training will be provided. This position promotes a healthy work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule. Successful candidates will aid the theatre team, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• A love for operating theatres is essential.
• No prior experience required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Aid all members of the Theatre team in the Operating Theatre.
• Contribute to high standards of patient care.
• Maintain cleanliness in the theatre and ancillary areas.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Theatre Assistants who will thrive in a fast‑paced operating theatre environment. The successful candidates will support all stages of the patient's journey through theatre and be an asset to the theatre team.

Prior experience is not essential, but a love for operating theatres is. All training will be provided.

This role offers a healthy work‑life balance, as the theatre suite runs Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Aid all members of the Theatre team by supporting registered staff and clinicians in activities undertaken in the Operating Theatre and Day Surgery environment.
• Contribute as part of the Operating Theatre and Day Surgery team to deliver and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Maintain cleanliness inside the theatre operating suite and the ancillary areas.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals. Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North‑East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill.

The main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates a 24‑hour service, 365 days a year. As such, all nursing, clinical, and operational roles may involve working on a 24/7 shift basis, unless otherwise specified during the recruitment process.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Pay and Working Hours

Successful candidates will be appointed to the first pay step within the band when they start with the Trust (unless they have previous relevant NHS continuous service). Pay progression follows the NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions.

Part‑time roles receive a pro‑rated salary payment based on the appropriate pay step/point and hours worked, in accordance with AfC and all medical and dental terms and conditions.

Note: Some vacancies may receive a high volume of applications. In such cases, the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Environment and Sustainability

We take our responsibilities to the environment extremely seriously and have an ambitious Green Plan that we’re delivering. Actions include uniforms made from recycled plastic, 100% renewable electricity, and planting 150 trees at East Surrey Hospital. Read our plan here.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice throughout the application process.