Locum Theatre Support Worker - Weekend Shifts

Medacs Healthcare; Greenock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online CPD training opportunities

Health Assured

Dedicated consultant support

Compliance support

24/7/365 service availability

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Job summary

Medacs Healthcare is offering a locum Theatre Support Worker role at Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH) in Glasgow. Pay £190-£250 per day, with weekend shifts Saturday-Sunday and weekly pay.

You will support theatre preparation, instrument handling, patient transport, infection control, and post-procedure cleaning, working closely with NHS staff to ensure safe patient care. UK right to work required; PVG membership essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year Theatre Support Worker experience
• At least 6 months recent UK experience within the last 3 years
• Valid PVG membership

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of operating theatres before procedures, ensuring all equipment and materials are available and sterile.
• Supporting the surgical team during operations by providing instruments, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring patient safety.
• Transporting patients to and from the operating theatre, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout.
• Maintaining high standards of infection control and adhering to health and safety protocols at all times.
• Cleaning and restocking theatres post-procedure, ensuring readiness for the next case.
• Handling specimens and documentation in line with clinical guidelines.
• Collaborating with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Providing reassurance and support to patients before and after surgery.

Skills

Theatre support experience

Job description

Medacs Healthcare is offering a locum Theatre Support Worker role at Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH) in Glasgow. Pay £190-£250 per day, with weekend shifts Saturday-Sunday and weekly pay.

You will support theatre preparation, instrument handling, patient transport, infection control, and post-procedure cleaning, working closely with NHS staff to ensure safe patient care. UK right to work required; PVG membership essential.