Theatre Support Worker
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves joining the multidisciplinary team in the operating theatres at NHS Tayside. You will assist Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners in the care and treatment of patients undergoing surgical procedures. Health care experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided. Good communication skills and teamwork ability are crucial for this post.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259556
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
18/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Ninewells Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
11/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Tayside
Department:
Theatres and Anaesthesia
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the multidisciplinary team within the operating theatres of NHS Tayside. The successful applicant may be required to vary their workplace within the area covered by NHS Tayside, as required.
You will play an important part in the patient’s journey, working within the operating theatres and assisting Registered Nurses ( RNs) & Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) in the care and treatment of patients undergoing surgical procedures. Health care experience would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of
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