About this role
Job summary As a Theatre Assistant, you will support nurses and operating department practitioners in ensuring the smooth and safe running of theatre lists. You will be involved in patient care, theatre preparation, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention at all times.
Main duties of the job Supporting the theatre team in delivering safe, highquality patient care Assisting with patient transfers, positioning, and escorting patients to and from theatre Preparing theatres before lists, between cases, and at the end of sessions Cleaning and maintaining theatre equipment and environments in line with infection control standards Transporting equipment, medical records, specimens, and linen as required Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
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."
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.
Job description Job responsibilities Theatre Assistant/Spire Nottingham/Tollerton/Part Time/30 Hours per week
Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a for a motivated and caring Theatre Assistant to join our busy Theatre department. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the multidisciplinary theatre team and delivering highquality, patientfocused care.
Duties and responsibilities: As a Theatre Assistant, you will support nurses and operating department practitioners in ensuring the smooth and safe running of theatre lists. You will be involved in patient care, theatre preparation, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention at all times.
Supporting the theatre team in delivering safe, highquality patient careAssisting with patient transfers, positioning, and escorting patients to and from theatrePreparing theatres before lists, between cases, and at the end of sessionsCleaning and maintaining theatre equipment and environments in line with infection control standardsTransporting equipment, medical records, specimens, and linen as requiredWorking collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
Who we're looking for: Caring, reliable, and able to work well as part of a teamGood communication and interpersonal skillsA flexible approach to working hours, including shifts where requiredPrevious healthcare or theatre experience is desirable.
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."
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.
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
Previous healthcare or theatre experience is desirable.
Experience Essential
Previous healthcare or theatre experience is desirable. Caring, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team Good communication and interpersonal skills A flexible approach to working hours
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.
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 Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA
Nottingham
NG12 4GA
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)