# Peri-operative Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/peri-operative-assistant/3a53a78c-caae-49ba-8b59-99bcf4fe8b6a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/peri-operative-assistant/3a53a78c-caae-49ba-8b59-99bcf4fe8b6a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Doncaster - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 Pro Rata Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Covering a 7 day service) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T09:31:08.584Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Doncaster/Doncaster_Bassetlaw_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Theatres/Theatres-v8090906 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8090906?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dbth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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 For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. ## 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 ## Documents - [the dbth way (pdf, 409.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2213) - [join team dbth (pdf, 654.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1738) - [272-8090906 - jd & ps (pdf, 615.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10384195) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 752.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1737) - [health & wellbeing - staff benefits (pdf, 214.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2222) - [acceptable usage of ai - recruitment dbth (pdf, 456.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2381) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.