Theatre Assistant | Spire Norwich Hospital | Cambridge | Private Hospital | Operating Theatres
Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Spire Norwich Hospital is looking for a dedicated Theatre Assistant to join our operating theatre team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional, supportive theatre environment within a leading private healthcare provider.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a key member of the theatre team, you will support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting Nurses and Consultants during surgical procedures
2. Assisting Scrub Nurses within the operating theatres
3. Providing patient support within the anaesthetic room
4. Transporting patients to and from the ward
5. Opening sterile packs and preparing clinical equipment
6. Preparing, checking, and handling instruments prior to procedures
7. Assisting with equipment ordering and stock control
8. Maintaining theatre cleanliness and supporting infection prevention and control
9. Contributing actively to a safe, efficient, and high‑quality theatre environment
Who We’re Looking For
10. Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant within theatre settings (desirable)
11. NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (. Care Certificate)
12. A caring, compassionate approach with excellent interpersonal skills
13. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
14. 35 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
15. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
16. Spire for You Rewards Platform – discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
17. Free Bupa wellness screening
18. Private medical insurance
19. Life assurance
20. Free onsite parking
Our Values
At Spire Healthcare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live by our values:
21. Driving clinical excellence
22. Doing the right thing
23. Caring is our passion
24. Keeping it simple
25. Delivering on our promises
26. Succeeding and celebrating together
Our people are our difference. Their commitment, warmth, and pursuit of excellence are what truly set Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it’s about more than treating patients — it’s about genuinely caring for people.
About Spire Healthcare
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.