Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Peri-operative Assistant to join our Theatre Team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary,.
As a Peri-operative Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within the operating theatre and recovery environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with patient movement, maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, distribute sterile instruments and equipment, and undertake a range of delegated duties to support the smooth and efficient running of theatre services.
This is a rewarding role for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
Patient Care
- Assist with patient care, ensuring dignity, comfort and safety at all times
- Support patients undergoing spinal, epidural and regional anaesthesia
- Assist with patient care and safe transfers in the recovery area following surgery
- Move and transfer patients safely in line with Trust moving and handling procedures
- Support patient safeguarding in accordance with Trust policies
Theatre Support
- Prepare theatre areas, trolleys and equipment for use
- Assist with the receipt, storage and distribution of sterile instruments and supplies
- Maintain stock levels and ensure appropriate rotation of items
- Support cleanliness of theatre, recovery and storage areas
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times
Transport & General Duties
- Transport patients between wards and theatre areas safely and efficiently
- Assist with removal of waste and linen and maintain general departmental tidiness
- Support transfer of equipment between departments when required
- Collect and deliver items such as blood products in line with Trust procedures
Professional Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Work in line with Trust policies, procedures and health & safety requirements
- Attend mandatory training, study days and complete required updates
- Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a positive patient experience
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
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Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a Health Care Setting
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake any training necessary to post
Desirable
- Educated to ‘O’ Level standard or equivalent
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work and be part of a multidisciplinary team
- Mature attitude
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Ability to plan working day
- Effective communication (verbal and written) with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Flexible attitude to working patterns
- Decision making, multi-tasking and attention to detail
Desirable
- Shows confidence in own ability
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This advert is for Peri-operative Assistant with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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