Job Description
Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and caring Theatre Assistant to join our busy Theatre department. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the multi‑disciplinary theatre team and delivering high‑quality, patient‑focused care.
Duties and responsibilities
As a Theatre Assistant, you will support nurses and operating department practitioners in ensuring the smooth and safe running of theatre lists. You will be involved in patient care, theatre preparation, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention at all times.
* Supporting the theatre team in delivering safe, high‑quality patient care
* Assisting with patient transfers, positioning, and escorting patients to and from theatre
* Preparing theatres before lists, between cases, and at the end of sessionsl
* Cleaning and maintaining theatre equipment and environments in line with infection control standards
* Transporting equipment, medical records, specimens, and linen as required
* Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
Who we're looking for
* Caring, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* A flexible approach to working hours, including shifts where required
* Previous healthcare or theatre experience is desirable.
Benefits
We offer employed colleagues 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
Our Values
* Driving clinical excellence
* Doing the right thing
* Caring is our passion.
* Keeping it simple
* Succeeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees’ well‑being through work‑life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
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