# Theatre Assistant

**Company**: Spire Healthcare
**Location**: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Assistant to join our busy Operating Theatre team at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital. As a key member of the theatre team, you will support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities 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 are looking for people who are:

- Passionate about patient care and making a difference

- Keen to learn and develop new clinical skills

- Interested in building a career within healthcare

- 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

Essential skills and qualifications:

- A genuine interest in healthcare and patient wellbeing

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Desirable skills and qualifications:

- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker or within a healthcare environment

- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent

- Previous theatre experience (although full training will be provided)

We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- 35 days' annual leave, including bank holidays

- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

- Spire for You Rewards Platform – discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers

- Free Bupa wellness screening

- Private medical insurance

- Life assurance

- Free onsite parking

## Skills

### Required
- patient care
- communication
- teamwork
- organisation

### Nice to have
- previous healthcare experience
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- theatre experience

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