Theatre Assistant (Healthcare Assistant)
Northwood Hospital – Bristol
Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week
£26,000 per annum
Join Bristol's Newest Private Hospital
Northwood Hospital is one of Bristol's newest and most exciting private healthcare facilities. Opened in October 2025, our purpose-built hospital has been designed to deliver exceptional patient care within a modern, premium clinical environment.
Conveniently located close to the M32 and Bristol Parkway Station, the hospital features two state-of-the-art operating theatres, an eight-bed inpatient ward, a six-bed day case suite, and three outpatient consulting rooms.
We currently specialise in plastic and reconstructive surgery and are embarking on an exciting period of growth, with plans to expand our surgical services into general, orthopaedics, and ophthalmology, with ongoing plans for service expansion.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Theatre Assistant (Healthcare Assistant) to join our perioperative team and help deliver an outstanding patient experience within our operating theatres and clinical areas.
The Role
As a Theatre Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient running of our theatres while helping to ensure patients receive exceptional care throughout their surgical journey.
Working closely with Theatre Practitioners, Consultants, Anaesthetists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will assist with patient preparation, theatre setup, stock management, and maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to develop their career within a modern theatre setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support patients before and after surgery, ensuring comfort, dignity and reassurance at all times.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their relatives.
- Assist clinical staff with patient observations and routine care as directed.
Theatre Support
- Prepare operating theatres and clinical areas for surgical procedures.
- Assist with patient positioning and transfers in accordance with safe moving and handling procedures.
- Support theatre teams during surgical lists as required.
- Ensure equipment, consumables and stock are available and appropriately stored.
- Assist with specimen handling and transportation in line with hospital procedures.
Environment & Safety
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout theatre and clinical areas.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and PPE requirements.
- Complete daily and weekly equipment checks as required.
- Report faults, hazards or safety concerns promptly.
- Support compliance with hospital policies, procedures and governance standards.
Teamwork
- Work collaboratively with consultants, nurses, ODPs and other healthcare professionals.
- Support efficient theatre utilisation and patient flow.
- Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
- Contribute positively to a professional and patient-focused culture.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.
- Professional, compassionate and approachable.
- Able to work effectively within a busy theatre environment.
- Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
- Organised, reliable and attentive to detail.
- Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including evenings and weekends where required.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Theatre Assistant, Clinical Support Worker or similar healthcare role.
- Understanding of patient care and confidentiality requirements.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Previous experience within an operating theatre environment.
- Care Certificate.
- Moving and Handling training.
- Experience within a private healthcare setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
Why Join Northwood Hospital?
At Northwood Hospital, we are building a team dedicated to clinical excellence, exceptional patient care and continuous improvement. As a growing independent hospital, we offer the opportunity to be part of an exciting journey while developing your skills within a supportive and professional environment.
You'll work in a modern facility alongside experienced clinicians and consultants, helping to deliver outstanding surgical care to patients from across the region.
Apply Today
If you are an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant looking to develop your career within a theatre environment, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your application via Indeed, including your CV and a brief summary of your experience.
Northwood Hospital is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
For more information relating to this position or about Northwood Hospital, please contact Reception on 01174543159 and ask for the Theatre Manager.
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
