Theatre Assistant

United Kingdom·Busheymid

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Key Responsibilities

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.

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What We Offer

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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 Hertfordshire’s 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.

✓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

Responsibilities

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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.

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)