Theatre Assistant | Shawfair Park Hospital | Theatres
Permanent – Full time

Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is looking to recruit a Theatre Assistant join their fantastic Theatre team

Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is a modern, purpose-built private hospital located in south-east Edinburgh. As part of Spire Edinburgh Hospitals, it provides a comprehensive range of treatments, diagnostics, and specialist services, supported by experienced consultants and dedicated clinical teams. Since opening in 2010, the hospital has been delivering high-quality healthcare to patients across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders, offering excellent facilities, convenient access, and a strong focus on outstanding patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing a range of support services to the Nurses and Consultants during procedures
• Assisting scrub nurses during procedures
• Provide patient support within the anaesthetics room
• Opening sterile packs
• Checking instruments
• Assisting with ordering equipment
• Maintenance of quality care delivery
• Understanding and contributing towards infection control

Who we're looking for:

• SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Experience working in Theatres would be beneficial
• We would be interested in candidates with experience in care
• Willing to learn and develop
• Passionate and motivated people
• Good level of communication and good written English

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

More information on our range of benefits is included in the attached leaflet.

We're committed to people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker on e-mail mail at Sarah.whittaker@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

We are an equal opportunities employer.