Peri-operative Assistant

Peri-operative Assistant

The closing date is 16 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Peri-operative Assistant to join our Theatre Team at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

As a Peri-operative Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within the operating theatre and recovery environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with patient movement, maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, distribute sterile instruments and equipment, and undertake a range of delegated duties to support the smooth and efficient running of theatre services.

This is a rewarding role for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering excellent patient care.

• Assist with patient care, ensuring dignity, comfort and safety at all times
• Support patients undergoing spinal, epidural and regional anaesthesia
• Assist with patient care and safe transfers in the recovery area following surgery
• Move and transfer patients safely in line with Trust moving and handling procedures
• Support patient safeguarding in accordance with Trust policies

• Prepare theatre areas, trolleys and equipment for use
• Assist with the receipt, storage and distribution of sterile instruments and supplies
• Maintain stock levels and ensure appropriate rotation of items
• Support cleanliness of theatre, recovery and storage areas
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times

• Transport patients between wards and theatre areas safely and efficiently
• Assist with removal of waste and linen and maintain general departmental tidiness
• Support transfer of equipment between departments when required
• Collect and deliver items such as blood products in line with Trust procedures

• Communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Work in line with Trust policies, procedures and health & safety requirements
• Attend mandatory training, study days and complete required updates
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a positive patient experience

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

• Willingness to undertake any training necessary to post
• Educated to 'O' Level standard or equivalent

• Ability to work and be part of a multidisciplinary team
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to plan working day
• Effective communication (verbal and written) with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Flexible attitude to working patterns
• Decision making, multi-tasking and attention to detail
• Shows confidence in own ability

• Previous experience in a Health Care Setting

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT