Theatre Assistant

6 months ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our Operating Theatres Units in ODCU as part of an apprenticeship scheme.

You will undergo an induction programme incorporating all essential competencies to enable the delivery of quality peri-operative patient care. You will join a friendly and extremely flexible team, who require you to demonstrate a positive attitude and a desire to learn. You will be fully supported by experienced Theatre Practitioners allowing you to build confidence within various specialities and will be given every opportunity to further develop your skills and career.

Whilst given the benefits of specialising in your elective area, you will be given the opportunity to develop new skills within the Ophthalmic clinic area, comprising clinic, Retinal Suite, Assessment Unit and the ODCU ward area.

ODCU comprises two operating theatres, offering both general and local procedures, including cataract surgery, squint correction, oculoplastic procedures, corneal surgery, glaucoma surgery, vitreoretinal surgery and a ‘minor op’ service. We run a Monday to Friday service 8-8, with an on-call provision alternate weekends (8-8).

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are willing to learn and to play a fundamental role in caring for a patient undergoing a surgical procedure at Ipswich Hospital.

You will provide support and assistance within the operating department teams. You will also contribute to the support and care of patients under the direction of registered members of the clinical team. In this role you will also assist in supplying and maintaining materials and equipment.

Please note you may be required to undertake a Numeracy & Literacy test as part of the pre-employment checks.

One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
- Provide patient reassurance, information and support sensitive to their needs
- Prepare and check equipment - beds, operating tables, transfer devices, table attachments
- Transfer patients from one location to another - ward/theatre, theatre/recovery etc - and accurately record relevant information
- Move and position patients following instructions from person responsible for the move
- All actions are coordinated and communicated effectively with others involved with the move

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


  • Theatre Assistant

    6 months ago


    Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individuals to join our Operating Theatres Unit within East Theatres. You will join a friendly and extremely flexible team, who require you to demonstrate a positive attitude and a desire to learn. You will be fully supported by experienced Theatre Practitioners allowing you to build confidence within...

  • Theatre Assistant

    6 months ago


    Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual who has a keen interest in developing their knowledge and skills in the surgical care of patients. If you are interested in a new challenge and embrace innovation then this could be the role for you. We are looking for a Theatre Assistant to come and work alongside our dedicated theatre...

  • Theatre Assistant

    6 months ago


    Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our Operating Theatres Units in ODCU. You will undergo an induction programme incorporating all essential competencies to enable the delivery of quality peri-operative patient care. You will join a friendly and extremely flexible team, who require you to demonstrate a positive...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual who has a keen interest in developing their knowledge and skills in the surgical care of patients. If you are interested in a new challenge and embrace innovation then this could be the role for you. We are looking for a Theatre Assistant who aspires to progress onto the Level 3 Senior...

  • Theatre Assistant

    6 months ago


    Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our Operating Theatres Units in ODCU. You will undergo an induction programme incorporating all essential competencies to enable the delivery of quality peri-operative patient care. You will join a friendly and extremely flexible team, who require you to demonstrate a positive...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk And North Essex Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Theatre Assistant to join our Ophthalmology Department.We are committed to providing an excellent quality of care for our patients and a great working environment for our staff.If you are an experienced Theatre Support Worker and are passionate about delivering high-quality...

  • Theatre Assistant

    7 months ago


    Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Provide patient reassurance, information and support sensitive to their needs Prepare and check equipment beds, operating tables, transfer devices, table attachments Transfer patients from one location to another ward/theatre, theatre/recovery etc and accurately record relevant information Move and position patients following instructions from person...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Theatre Assistant to join our Ophthalmology Department. We are committed to providing an excellent quality of care for our patients and a great working environment for our staff. If you are an experienced Theatre Support Worker and are passionate about delivering...

  • Theatre Assistant

    8 months ago


    Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Provide patient reassurance, information and support sensitive to their needs Prepare and check equipment beds, operating tables, transfer devices, table attachments Transfer patients from one location to another ward/theatre, theatre/recovery etc and accurately record relevant information Move and position patients following instructions from person...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk And North Essex Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary We are looking for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant provide Pharmacy support duties to Critical care and Theatres at Ipswich Hospital.You will work independently to manage Pharmacy in top up areas and liaise with the Pharmacy team when complex issues arise.For this role you will need to have a the NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant or equivalent...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Theatre Operations ManagerWe are seeking an experienced Theatre Operations Manager to join our team at Ramsay Health Care UK. This is a key leadership role that will play a critical part in the delivery of our strategic vision and plan for the hospital.Key Responsibilities:Line management of lead practitioners and acting as the Theatre Manager in their...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Association of British Theatre Technicians Full time

    This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your stage management skills in a dynamic Theatre In Education project.About the Project:We will be touring Suffolk and East Anglia, working with schools and performing at various venues.The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team, contributing to the success of the project through their expertise...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Orthopaedic Theatre Nurse/ODP to join our theatre department at Oaks Hospital.As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing the scrub role in Consultant led surgeries, working closely with other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.The ideal candidate...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    A receptionist/ administrative assistant is required for 37.5 hours a week to work as part of a team providing admin support to the South Theatres New build. This busy department will consist of an admissions unit, operating Theatres, post anaesthetic Recovery and a POCU unit, and a small ward area. The role involves contact with patients and their carers,...


  • Ipswich, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

    HEAD OFFICE Theatre Bookings and Administration **Theatre Bookings and Administration** Ipswich Hospital | Administration | Fixed term | Part time Up to £24,453 pro rata, dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week Are you a confident and customer-focused administrator, who’s passionate about great customer service? Then you could be just who...

  • Theatre Scrub Nurse

    5 days ago


    Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Job Title: Theatre Scrub Nurse - Oaks HospitalAbout Us:Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of NHS and private patient services in England. We have a 58 bed facility including 18 ambulatory bays, 4 laminar flow Theatres and an Endoscopy Theatre.Job Description:This is an exciting opportunity for Theatre Scrub Nurses /...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom ISBA Enterprises Limited Full time

    The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds.Set in a picturesque Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, the school offers a unique learning environment that fosters creativity and academic excellence.We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled drama teacher to join our vibrant...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Sought after as a Pharmacy Support Specialist, you will receive a competitive salary of around £25,000 - £30,000 per year at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Your primary responsibility will be to provide pharmacy support duties to Critical care and Theatres at Ipswich Hospital.You will work closely with the pharmacy team to manage...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    **Job Title:** Senior Staff Nurse - Theatre**Company:** CV-Library**Location:** Competitive**About the Role:** We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Theatre Scrub Nurse to join our team at Oaks Hospital. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the success of our theatre...

  • Theatre Scrub Nurse

    4 weeks ago


    Ipswich, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Limited Full time

    Job summary By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Main duties of the job What you'll be responsible for: Undertake nursing assessment and evaluation to enable...