Theatre Assistant

NHS Jobs; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days' annual leave

Pension — employer and employee

Spire for You Rewards Platform

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Theatre Assistant role at NHS Jobs in Solihull is a full-time, permanent position within Spire Parkway Hospital’s theatre team. You will support surgical procedures, assist scrub nurses, transport patients between theatre and ward, and help maintain a clean, safe operating environment in collaboration with Consultants and the wider perioperative team.

We seek compassionate, patient‑focused individuals with NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate and prior theatre experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate required.
• Experience as Healthcare Assistant, ideally in theatre or surgical environment.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with strong communication.
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness, safety and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support the theatre team during surgical procedures.
• Assist Scrub Nurses and other clinical colleagues.
• Provide support to patients in the anaesthetic room.
• Safely transport patients to and from theatre and ward areas.
• Prepare theatre equipment and open sterile packs per protocols.
• Check, handle and prepare surgical instruments prior to procedures.
• Assist with stock management and inventory control.
• Maintain a clean and safe theatre environment following infection control standards.
• Contribute to high-quality patient care and positive patient experience.
• Support the theatre team to ensure theatres operate safely and efficiently.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patient‑focused

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Theatre Assistant | Theatres | Spire Parkway Hospital | Solihull, Birmingham | Private Hospital | 37.5hrs per week (shifts between 7.30am-8pm, Monday to Saturday) Spire Parkway Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Assistant to join our friendly and supportive theatre team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care within a busy and professional theatre environment. Working alongside Consultants, Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support a range of surgical procedures while helping to maintain the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities As a Theatre Assistant, you will be an integral part of the perioperative team, supporting the smooth and efficient running of our operating theatres. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the theatre team during surgical procedures.
• Assisting Scrub Nurses and other clinical colleagues within the operating theatre.
• Providing support to patients in the anaesthetic room.
• Safely transporting patients to and from theatre and ward areas.
• Preparing theatre equipment and opening sterile packs in line with clinical protocols.
• Checking, handling and preparing surgical instruments prior to procedures.
• Assisting with stock management, equipment ordering and inventory control.
• Maintaining a clean and safe theatre environment in line with infection prevention and control standards.
• Contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care and a positive patient experience.
• Supporting the theatre team to ensure theatres operate safely, effectively and efficiently.

Who We're Looking For We're seeking a compassionate and proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to providing outstanding patient care. You will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally within a theatre or surgical environment.
• A caring, professional and patient-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and patient care.

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 At Spire Healthcare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live by 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 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. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

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.