Theatre Assistant

Healthcare Assistant | Theatre | Southampton | Permanent | Part-time, 26 hrs per week on a rota. Spire Southampton Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join the team. We are seeking experienced Healthcare assistants who are motivated and keen to learn and build a career in this field.  Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you  Duties and responsibilities: • Assist the multi-disciplinary team in Theatres by providing an efficient and sensitive supporting role • Be at the forefront of providing exceptional customer service to our valued patients, as you escort them between the wards, departments and theatre suites and deliver their meals • Handling of equipment, medical records, specimens and line Who we're looking for: • An experienced NVQ level 3 qualified Healthcare Assistant  • Previous experience within a theatre environment is desirable  • Experience working in a hospital setting is essential or a willingness to learn and build a career • You will need outstanding communication skills, and you will be able to follow instructions precisely Hours: Monday to Friday - to cover shifts between 7.30-21:-00 and Saturday 07:30 -16:00 (26 hours per week) Contract: Permanent  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 Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: • 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; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. About Us  Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.