Theatre Assistant

Theatre Assistant | Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital | Cambridge | Private Hospital | Operating Theatres
Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Spire Cambridge Lea 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:

• 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 high-quality theatre environment

Who We're 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 1,000 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

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.