Health Care Support Worker - Theatres

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking to fill a role in their Theatre team. The position involves working across various specialties to deliver safe and effective care to patients in a perioperative environment. Training will be provided, making this suitable for those new to healthcare. Candidates should apply promptly as the job may close early due to high volume.

Qualifications

• Experience is desirable but not necessary.
• Complete a competency programme for Health Care Support Workers in the perioperative environment.

Responsibilities

• Join the Theatre team and work across multiple specialties to deliver safe care.
• Assist with maintaining the smooth running of operating lists.
• Support learners that are new to the role once you've acquired needed skills.

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Role and Responsibilities

• Join the Theatre team at NVACH and work across multiple specialties within the perioperative environment to deliver safe and effective care to patients.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks that maintain the smooth running of operating lists.
• Adhere to national and local policies and protocols, and assist registered practitioners and medical practitioners with delivery of care.
• Use medical equipment (including reporting broken items), and prepare equipment and sundries for operating lists.
• Complete a competency programme for Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs) in the perioperative environment.
• Support learners that are new to the role once you have acquired the necessary skills and experience.
• Be employed by South Sector NHSGGC and work across multiple sites around Glasgow.
• Training will be provided; experience is desirable but not necessary.

Specialties

The department covers General surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmics, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology, Pain Service and Dental.

Remuneration, Hours and Location

The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 0800-1730 x2, 0800-1800 x2. However this at any time may become 24/7 at needs of service. You will be working across multiple sites around Glasgow.

Informal Contact

Luke O’Sullivan, Senior Charge Nurse Education Co-Ordinator
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Covenant

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal from the process.

Application Information

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates. This post may close early to the volume of response; please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications, shortlisting feedback will not be provided.