Healthcare Support Worker - Theatre
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Lerwick, Shetland Islands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NHS Shetland Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 240266 |
Summary
Healthcare Support Worker – Theatre (Ref: 240266)
Substantive
Full Time – 36 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary theatre team, you will assist and support the smooth running of the peri-operative service. Your duties will include participating with staff in the care of patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures including endoscopy. As part of your role, you will also be operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment.
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, hardworking, and reliable, who can work well under pressure due to the fast paced and changeable nature of the theatre environment.
You will have good interpersonal and team working skills and be able to plan and prioritise your workload. There will be an expectation that the post holder will be required to work independently at times. Experience of using computers/completion of documentation is also essential. Knowledge of infection control procedures and previous theatre practice is desirable but not essential. The ability to undertake an on-call commitment will be required. A competency based learning programme will be provided as part of induction and training for the post.
If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
For an informal discussion, please contact Edna Peterson, Theatre Senior Charge Nurse
on (01595) 743000 Ext 3150.
Closing date: 12/04/2026
Interview date: 28/04/2026
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Substantive
Full Time – 36 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary theatre team, you will assist and support the smooth running of the peri-operative service. Your duties will include participating with staff in the care of patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures including endoscopy. As part of your role, you will also be operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment.
We are looking for individuals who are motivated, hardworking, and reliable, who can work well under pressure due to the fast paced and changeable nature of the theatre environment.
You will have good interpersonal and team working skills and be able to plan and prioritise your workload. There will be an expectation that the post holder will be required to work independently at times. Experience of using computers/completion of documentation is also essential. Knowledge of infection control procedures and previous theatre practice is desirable but not essential. The ability to undertake an on-call commitment will be required. A competency based learning programme will be provided as part of induction and training for the post.
If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
For an informal discussion, please contact Edna Peterson, Theatre Senior Charge Nurse
on (01595) 743000 Ext 3150.
Closing date: 12/04/2026
Interview date: 28/04/2026
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.