Theatre Assistant

NHS Jobs; Brentwood (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Spire for You discounts

Wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Spire Hartswood Hospital in Brentwood is seeking a Theatre Assistant to join a private hospital’s operating theatres on a permanent, full-time basis. You will support nurses and consultants during procedures, assist in the theatre, and help prepare and transport patients and equipment.

The role requires compassion, teamwork, and a willingness to learn new clinical skills, with training provided as part of a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting and patient care is desirable.
• Ability to learn clinical procedures with guidance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Nurses and Consultants during surgical procedures.
• Assist Scrub Nurses in operating theatres and prep equipment.
• Transport patients to and from theatre and wards safely.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients during theatre.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Theatre Assistant | Spire Hartswood Hospital | Brentwood | Private Hospital | Operating Theatres Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week

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.
• 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker or within a hospital setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent.
• Previous theatre experience (desirable).

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

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

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

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. We commit to our employees' 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." Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. 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.