Theatre Assistant

Theatre Assistant Theatre Department Spire Parkway Hospital Solihull Birmingham Private Hospital 37.5hrs per week

Spire Parkway Hospital have an exciting opportunity and looking for a dedicatedTheatre Assistantto 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.

Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull West Midlands offers a comprehensive range of private hospital services. Our hospital is rated Good by the CQC for all parts of the inspection except for Patient Care which is rated Outstanding. The report states Staff treated patients with compassion and kindness respected their privacy and dignity took account of their individual needs and helped them understand their conditions. They provided emotional support to patients families and carers.

Our dedicated hospital team are passionate about excellent patient care and we offer a range of specialist treatments to patients across Birmingham Warwickshire and the West Midlands. This includes diagnostic services rehabilitation cutting-edge surgical procedures and excellence in specialist fields like orthopaedics womens health and cancer care. We have 51 bedrooms and five operating theatres.

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:

• Supporting Nurses and Consultants during surgical procedures
• Assisting Scrub Nurses within the operating theatres
• Providing patient support within the anaesthetic room
• Transporting patients to and from the ward
• Opening sterile packs and preparing clinical equipment
• Preparing checking and handling instruments prior to procedures
• Assisting with equipment ordering and stock control
• Maintaining theatre cleanliness and supporting infection prevention and control
• Contributing actively to a safe efficient and highquality theatre environment

Who Were Looking For

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant within theatre settings (desirable)
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (e.g. Care Certificate)
• A caring compassionate approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• 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:

• 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 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• 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:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance on-going development support and reward.

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 its 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.