ID Medical
Theatre Healthcare Assistant / Theatre Runner
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Theatre Healthcare Assistant / Theatre Runner
Pay: £75–£250 per day, depending on the role and assignment
Contract Type: Temporary
Shift Pattern: Weekend theatre lists, ad hoc shifts and block bookings
Location: Central Scotland, North East Scotland and other parts of the UK.
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ID Medical is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and Runners to support NHS sites across Scotland and the UK. These roles are part of our theatre insourcing services, providing vital support to clinicians and patients in busy, fast-paced healthcare environments.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a committed clinical team, delivering high-quality care to patients and ensuring smooth clinic operations.
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What You’ll Need:
- Previous experience working within an operating theatre environment
- A good understanding of theatre procedures, infection control and patient safety
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Relevant training and competencies for the role
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the safe and efficient running of operating theatres
- Preparing theatres, equipment and clinical areas before and between procedures
- Assisting the theatre team throughout surgical lists
- Supporting infection prevention, patient safety and effective theatre flow
- Undertaking scrub, anaesthetic or recovery duties within the practitioner’s assessed competencies
- Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary theatre team
- Completing all required documentation and following local policies and clinical procedures
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What we offer:
- Access to upcoming insourcing theatre opportunities
- Opportunities across Scotland and other regions of the UK
- Competitive rates of pay, dependent on the assignment and role
- Flexible working opportunities, including weekend and block bookings where available
- Support from a dedicated recruitment and compliance team
- The opportunity to work across a range of theatre specialties and services
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