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Theatre Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Scotland
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£225 - £250 per day
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 policy
What 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 advantage
What we offer
£225 - £250 per day, depending on site and experience
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