Spire Healthcare Ltd

Theatre Assistant

The closing date is 10 April 2026

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Job summary

To assist the multi-disciplinary operating team to provide exemplary care by offering a timely portering service. The service will include escorting patients between ward, departments and theatre suite; Transporting equipment, medical records, meals, specimens and linen; Moving furniture.

Main duties of the job

Routine tasks related to patient's health and well being. Production and communication of information and knowledge Contribute to own personal development. Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security. Assist in maintaining and developing services. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights. Move patients, surgical equipment and goods. Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.

About us

Theatre Assistant/Spire Leicester/Gartee/Full Time/Permanent/Excellent Benefits Spire Leicester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Assistant to join the team on a Full Time Permanent basis. "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." Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

26457

Job locations

Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

Leicester

LE2 2FF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Theatre Assistant/Spire Leicester/Gartee/Full Time/Permanent/Excellent Benefits Spire Leicester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Assistant to join the team on a Full Time Permanent basis. "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." Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist the multi-disciplinary operating team to provide exemplary care by offering a timely portering service. The service will include escorting patients between ward, departments and theatre suite; Transporting equipment, medical records, meals, specimens and linen; Moving furniture.

  • Routine tasks related to patient's health and well being.
  • Production and communication of information and knowledge
  • Contribute to own personal development.
  • Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
  • Assist in maintaining and developing services.
  • Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
  • Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights.
  • Move patients, surgical equipment and goods.
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • Experience of acting under instruction.
  • Working as part of a team
  • Customer facing experience
  • Experience of working as a porter or another caring role based in a clinical environment
  • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
  • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
  • English language to IELTS 7.0
  • Moving and handling of patients in the perioperative area.
  • Attaching additional equipment to operating tables and trolleys.
  • Safe use of role specific perioperative equipment.
    • 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
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Theatre Assistant/Spire Leicester/Gartee/Full Time/Permanent/Excellent Benefits Spire Leicester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Assistant to join the team on a Full Time Permanent basis. "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." Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist the multi-disciplinary operating team to provide exemplary care by offering a timely portering service. The service will include escorting patients between ward, departments and theatre suite; Transporting equipment, medical records, meals, specimens and linen; Moving furniture.

  • Routine tasks related to patient's health and well being.
  • Production and communication of information and knowledge
  • Contribute to own personal development.
  • Assist in maintaining own and others' health and safety and security.
  • Assist in maintaining and developing services.
  • Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
  • Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights.
  • Move patients, surgical equipment and goods.
  • Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI.
    • Who we're looking for:
  • Experience of acting under instruction.
  • Working as part of a team
  • Customer facing experience
  • Experience of working as a porter or another caring role based in a clinical environment
  • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
  • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
  • English language to IELTS 7.0
  • Moving and handling of patients in the perioperative area.
  • Attaching additional equipment to operating tables and trolleys.
  • Safe use of role specific perioperative equipment.
    • 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
    • We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Experience of working as a porter or another caring role based in a clinical environment
    • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
    • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Moving and handling of patients in the perioperative area.
    • Attaching additional equipment to operating tables and trolleys.
    • Safe use of role specific perioperative equipment.

    Desirable

    • Experience of working as a porter or another caring role based in a clinical environment
    • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
    • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Moving and handling of patients in the perioperative area.
    • Attaching additional equipment to operating tables and trolleys.
    • Safe use of role specific perioperative equipment.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working as a porter or another caring role based in a clinical environment
    • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
    • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Moving and handling of patients in the perioperative area.
    • Attaching additional equipment to operating tables and trolleys.
    • Safe use of role specific perioperative equipment.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Experience of working as a porter or another caring role based in a clinical environment
    • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
    • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Moving and handling of patients in the perioperative area.
    • Attaching additional equipment to operating tables and trolleys.
    • Safe use of role specific perioperative equipment.

    Desirable

    • Experience of working as a porter or another caring role based in a clinical environment
    • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
    • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Moving and handling of patients in the perioperative area.
    • Attaching additional equipment to operating tables and trolleys.
    • Safe use of role specific perioperative equipment.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working as a porter or another caring role based in a clinical environment
    • Possess the mandatory training requirements for role including infection control and health and safety competencies.
    • Possess Equipment and Medical Devices Competences
    • English language to IELTS 7.0
    • Moving and handling of patients in the perioperative area.
    • Attaching additional equipment to operating tables and trolleys.
    • Safe use of role specific perioperative equipment.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Senior Resourcing Partner

    George Milonas

    george.milonas@spirehealthcare.com

    08004346600

    Details

    Date posted

    12 March 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    26457

    Job locations

    Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF


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