About this role
Job summary
Theatre Healthcare Assistant | Theatre | Bushey | Full Time, Permanent | Excellent salary + Benefits
Spire Bushey Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Assistant to join our busy Operating Theatre team on a permanent working contract, working 37.5hrs per week. The role is full time with a mixture of shifts covering hours between 7:30 am and 8 pm, Monday Saturday.
Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshires leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. The hospital offers a premium service in key areas of complex healthcare including orthopaedics, neurology, spinal, general, cardiac care, and gynaecology.
Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre based on Centennial Park in Elstree - just 5 minutes from the main hospital site.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the theatre team, you will support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include
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.
About us
Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for?
- 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)
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
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.
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.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- see above
Desirable
- see above
Experience
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
Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD
Bushey
WD23 1RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)