Theatre Assistant

Spire Healthcare Group; Havant; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave (incl. BH)

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health assessment

Employee assistance programme

Free DBS

Free car parking

Job summary

Spire Portsmouth Hospital is recruiting a Theatre Support Worker to join the perioperative team in Havant, Hampshire. This full-time role involves assisting in theatres and supporting patient care with a focus on excellent service.

You will be part of a private healthcare group known for world-class care, with opportunities for training and development after qualifying period. Shifts include Monday to Saturday 7.30am–8.30pm.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker, preferably in theatre.
• NVQ Level 2/3 preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the theatre team by providing an efficient and supportive role.
• Escort patients between wards, departments and theatre suites and deliver meals.
• Handle equipment, medical records, specimens and lines.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Healthcare Assistant | Theatre| Band 2/3 equivalent salary| Havant, Hampshire | Support with Assistant Theatre Practitioner Training - after qualifying period

Spire Portsmouth Hospital has an exciting and rewarding full time opportunity for a Theatre Support Worker to join their dynamic team.This role forms an intrinsic part of our clinical team, working alongside our Theatre staff in the perioperative area.

*Shifts - Monday - Saturday 7.30am - 8:30pm

Spire Portsmouth Hospital offers world-class care within beautiful surroundings and is part of one of the UK’s most respected private hospital groups. With a full multidisciplinary medical team, you can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to personalised treatments and as much aftercare as you clinically need.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the multi-disciplinary team in Theatres by providing an efficient and sensitive supporting role
• Be at the forefront of providing exceptional customer service to our valued patients, as you escort them between the wards, departments and theatre suites and deliver their meals
• Handling of equipment, medical records, specimens and line

Who we're looking for:

• An experienced, and preferably NVQ level 2/3 qualified, Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker
• Previous experience within a theatre environment is desirable but training could be provided for a suitable candidate with demonstrable experience in Hospital setting
• You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely

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
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS
• Free Car park
• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employee’s 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.”

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 26377
• Job Category Theatre
• Degree Level GCSE Level/O-Level
• Job Schedule Full time