NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post is early, late, nights, weekends Monday to Sunday.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Clyde Division – Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH)
Main Theatre Department
Theatre Healthcare Support Worker – Band 3
Full-time: 37 hours per week
All posts will be based within the Inpatient Theatre Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Clyde Sector, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Do you want to become part of a dynamic and friendly team?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Theatre Healthcare Support Worker to join the Main Theatre and Day Surgery Unit at RAH. This role forms part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team (MDT), working alongside nurses, operating department practitioners, assistant perioperative practitioners, and surgical colleagues to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care to patients accessing our services.
The Main Theatre Department comprises nine operating theatres, with a further two theatres within the Day Surgery Unit. The department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including public holidays, providing surgical services across a range of specialties including urology, gynaecology, dentistry, cardiology, general surgery, colorectal, ENT, and colorectal robotic surgery. Robotic surgery is delivered twice weekly at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH).
The department is supported by a Perioperative Education Senior Charge Nurse who works closely with staff to support learning, development, and ongoing professional growth.
Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in working within the perioperative environment. While previous healthcare experience is advantageous, it is not essential, as full training will be provided. Successful candidates must demonstrate flexibility, as the service operates across a seven-day rota. There may also be a requirement for multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde to meet service needs.
Informal contact: Elizabeth Williamson - Senior Charge Nurse on
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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