Theatre Support Specialist: Perioperative Care & Training

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Holiday pay enhancements

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking two Band 3 Theatre Healthcare Support Workers for the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The roles are permanent, 36 hours per week, with shifts across Monday to Sunday in a 24/7 perioperative setting that includes general, colorectal, gynaecology, ENT, urology, breast, orthopaedics and robotic-assisted surgery.

Successful applicants will receive full training and ongoing support, with opportunities to develop within the perioperative environment and

Qualifications

• Completion of the department's in-house training programme is essential.
• Previous perioperative experience is desirable but not essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Demonstrates caring, compassionate and patient-centred values.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of Healthcare Support Worker induction standards and Code of Conduct.
• Awareness of infection prevention and control practices.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures, including COSHH, fire safety and manual handling.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) awareness.
• Understanding of SOPs and accountable items.
• Ability to work within own scope of practice under supervision.
• Willingness to develop knowledge through teaching sessions and on-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered practitioners in pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care.
• Support safe patient positioning and transfers.
• Prepare and maintain theatre equipment and environment.
• Assist with theatre set-up and stock management.
• Support specimen handling, records, cleaning and decontamination.
• Monitor equipment and supplies and ensure infection control compliance.
• Contribute to smooth theatre services across specialties and uphold patient safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Basic literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Caring, compassionate values

Education

PVG Scheme Membership

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking two Band 3 Theatre Healthcare Support Workers for the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The roles are permanent, 36 hours per week, with shifts across Monday to Sunday in a 24/7 perioperative setting that includes general, colorectal, gynaecology, ENT, urology, breast, orthopaedics and robotic-assisted surgery.

Successful applicants will receive full training and ongoing support, with opportunities to develop within the perioperative environment and