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Theatre Healthcare Assistant

Theatre Healthcare Assistant - Glasgow

Salary: £190 - £250 p/day

Contract Type: Insourcing - Agency

Location: QEUH - Glasgow

Shift Patterns: Weekends - Sat & Sun

Make a Difference in Theatre Support

Do you want a flexible role which enables you to be part of a to be part of a high-performing surgical team?

Join Medacs Healthcare and help our client to deliver safe, compassionate care in operating theatre environments across Glasgow. We're recruiting a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to assist surgical teams in maintaining clean, safe, and efficient operating areas.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll work as an essential member of the theatre team, supporting qualified practitioners and contributing to high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities include:

  • Assisting set up of operating theatre prior to surgery
  • Circulating during surgery to collect any necessary equipment required
  • Transporting patients from ward to operating theatre
  • Adhering to sterile procedures
  • Assisting with patient positioning and equipment movement
  • Maintaining cleanliness and infection control standards
  • Participating in audits and completing cleaning schedules

This role requires physical stamina, manual handling, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances during patient recovery.

What You'll Need

Essential:

  • Minimum of 6 months UK based Operating Theatre experience
  • Right to work in the UK (No visa sponsorship is available for this role)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Care or BCNS
  • Basic IT skills
  • GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 or above

Why Join Medacs Healthcare?

We're more than a locum recruitment agency - we work in partnership with you to ensure you find your perfect locum role. With access to block bookings, flexible shifts to suit you, and a friendly, supportive team, you'll feel the difference we make together.

Benefits of working with us include:

  • 30 years of recruitment experience
  • Fast-track registration
  • Registration and onboarding support
  • Dedicated compliance team
  • Referral bonuses
  • Opportunities across the UK and internationally

Apply Now

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of our team!

Note: We are unable to process applications from candidates who cannot provide evidence of UK right to work. Sponsorship is unfortunately not available.

We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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Theatre Healthcare Assistant

Medacs Healthcare
Glasgow
Contract, Part Time
1 - 2 years of experience
High school

Published on 17 Dec 2025

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