Quick Summary
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.
Are you passionate about patient care?
Spire Harpenden Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Assistant to join our busy Operating Theatre team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional, supportive team and build a long-term career within one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
~1 min readAs 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.
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)
What We Offer
~1 min readWe offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Spire Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading independent healthcare providers, with 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland. We deliver high-quality diagnostics, inpatient, outpatient, and day-case care, as well as private GP services, workplace health solutions, and a range of NHS and private specialist services.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- 53 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 14, 2026
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- November 6, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 39
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 18%
- Scored at
- November 6, 2026
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