Theatre Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Scotland

Pay: £225 - £250 per day

Job type: Contract / Temporary

Company: Sirona Medical

About the role

Sirona Medical is recruiting experienced Theatre HCAs for a range of NHS hospital Insourcing contracts across Scotland. You'll support the theatre team through the whole perioperative pathway, helping to deliver safe and efficient patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Assignments may include weekend cover in theatres, endoscopy, decontamination and day surgery units.

What you'll be doing

Preparing theatres, equipment and instruments before, during and after procedures

Helping move and position patients safely, using correct manual handling techniques

Supporting scrub, anaesthetic and recovery teams as directed

Restocking and checking theatre supplies and consumables

Following infection prevention and control standards at all times

Taking patients to and from wards, recovery and theatre

Keeping accurate records in line with local policyWhat we're looking for

At least 6 months' NHS experience as a Theatre HCA (essential)

Good knowledge of theatre etiquette, sterile fields and infection control

A current PVG scheme membership, or willingness to apply

Up-to-date mandatory training (BLS, manual handling, infection control, safeguarding)

Right to work in the UK

Two recent clinical references, including one from an NHS theatre manager or supervisor

Flexibility to travel to sites across Scotland

Endoscopy or decontamination experience is an advantageWhat we offer

£225 - £250 per day, depending on site and experience

Weekends Only

A dedicated consultant who knows the contracts

Fast compliance and onboardingHow to apply

Send your up-to-date CV to (url removed), and make sure it clearly shows your NHS theatre experience with dates.

Sirona Medical is an equal opportunities employer