# Theatre Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Spire Healthcare Ltd.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-assistant/831f206f-50c3-4537-8272-7ae72be2b139
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-assistant/831f206f-50c3-4537-8272-7ae72be2b139.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Spire Healthcare Ltd
- **Location:** Shawfair Park Hospital
- **Profession:** Theatre support worker
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T15:10:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24T10:16:04.402Z
- **Source information URL:** https://elij.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/28709
- **Application URL:** https://elij.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/28709
- **Employer website:** https://www.spirehealthcare.com/

## Job Content

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.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- 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

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