Description
Spire Bushey Hospital is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Theatre Assistant to join our busy Operating Theatre team on a flexible working contract.
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
We are looking for someone who is:
- 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)
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Bank colleagues are paid weekly
- We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
- Access to Spire Healthcare pension
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
- Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You’
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Full induction, including mandatory training updates
- Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
- Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team