Theatre Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Discount and cashback for retailers

Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Spire Methley Park Hospital in Methley (LS26) is looking for an experienced Clinical Healthcare Assistant to join the Theatre Department on a full-time, permanent basis. You will support the theatre team with patient care, assist nurses during procedures and help with instrument preparation.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, strong communication skills, and experience in ECGs, blood pressure and patient observations. Cannulation is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment.
• NVQ Level 3 and Health and Social Care qualifications held.
• Care competencies completed and good communication skills.
• Cannulation experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in ECGs, taking blood pressures and patient observations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the theatre nurses during procedures and care for patients.
• Transport patients to and from the ward and prepare sterile packs.
• Ensure instruments are prepared and theatre cleanliness maintained.
• Support with instrument handling and other duties as required.

Skills

HCA experience

NVQ Level 3

Health and Social Care

Care competencies

Cannulation experience

ECGs

Blood pressure

Patient observations

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 and Health and Social Care

Job description

Theatre Assistant | HCA | Full Time | Permanent | Methley - LS26

Spire Methley Park Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Healthcare Assistant to join the Theatre Department on a full time, permanent basis.

Spire Methley Park Hospital situated in Methley in South Leeds, has recently completed a 7.6 million refurbishment, which included a new theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology enabling us to carry out complex surgery across a variety of clinical specialties. At Spire Methley Park Hospital caring for our patients is at the heart of what we do. We provide expert medical care in our modern, well-equipped hospital for all of our patients.

Duties and responsibilities

Working as part of our theatre team you will be providing a caring support service to our patients. This will include assisting the Nurses during procedures, transporting patients to and from the ward and opening sterile packs. You will ensure instruments are prepared and ready before procedures and assist with the cleanliness and maintenance of the theatres.

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment - wards or theatres is an advantage
• You will have NVQ Level 3 and Health and Social Care
• Care Competencies completed
• Cannulation experience - not essential but desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in : ECGs, taking blood/blood pressures and patient observations

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
• Free onsite parking

Our Values

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

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together
• Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

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

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.

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