Theatre Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Scotland

September 26, 2026
£225 - £225
Urgent

Job Description

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
  • Weekends Only
  • A dedicated consultant who knows the contracts
  • Fast compliance and onboarding

How 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.

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