About this role
Job summary Theatre Assistant | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby | Full Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits
Spire Leicester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Assistant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a hands-on role supporting our theatre team to deliver a safe, efficient and patient-focused service.
Main duties of the job Provide a reliable and efficient portering service within the theatre department Escort patients safely between wards, departments and theatres Transport equipment, specimens, records, linen and supplies as required Support the theatre team with moving and positioning patients and equipment Assist with preparing theatre areas and setting up equipment Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised environment Follow infection prevention and control and health & safety procedures at all times Work as part of the wider theatre team to support the smooth running of the department
About us 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Theatre Assistant | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby | Full Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits
Spire Leicester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Assistant to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a hands-on role supporting our theatre team to deliver a safe, efficient and patient-focused service.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide a reliable and efficient portering service within the theatre departmentEscort patients safely between wards, departments and theatresTransport equipment, specimens, records, linen and supplies as requiredSupport the theatre team with moving and positioning patients and equipmentAssist with preparing theatre areas and setting up equipmentMaintain a clean, safe and well-organised environmentFollow infection prevention and control and health & safety procedures at all timesWork as part of the wider theatre team to support the smooth running of the department
Who we're looking for: Experience in a porter or similar hands-on role, ideally within a healthcare settingComfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environmentA team player who can follow instructions and get stuck inA caring, professional approach with a focus on patient experienceGood understanding of health & safety and infection controlExperience of moving and handling patientsFamiliarity with theatre or clinical equipment is an advantage
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding 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.
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.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in a porter or similar hands-on role, ideally within a healthcare setting Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment A team player who can follow instructions and get stuck in A caring, professional approach with a focus on patient experience Good understanding of health & safety and infection control Experience of moving and handling patients Familiarity with theatre or clinical equipment is an advantage
Experience Essential
Experience in a porter or similar hands-on role, ideally within a healthcare setting Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment A team player who can follow instructions and get stuck in A caring, professional approach with a focus on patient experience Good understanding of health & safety and infection control Experience of moving and handling patients Familiarity with theatre or clinical equipment is an advantage
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Gartree Road
Leicester
LE2 2FF
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)