Theatre Healthcare Support Worker NHS Insourcing
Experienced in operating theatres? Looking for flexible, well-paid weekend opportunities supporting NHS cataract surgery?

Optegra Eye Health Care is recruiting experienced, Scottish-based Theatre Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs), Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and Theatre Support Workers to join our NHS ophthalmology insourcing service.

You'll be part of a dedicated clinical team delivering weekend cataract surgery lists, supporting NHS waiting-list reduction while working alongside experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists, Scrub Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners.

Job location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Advertised salary: Competitive Rates £225 Per Day | Scottish-Based | Flexible Weekend Opportunities
Contract: Temporary Part time
Closing date: 2 December 2026

What We Offer

• £225 per day
• Flexible Saturday and Sunday sessions
• Opportunities through March 2027
• Self-employed, sessional work
• Select available weekends around your existing commitments
• Work alongside experienced ophthalmic theatre professionals

The Role

• Prepare operating theatres and surgical equipment
• Support patient preparation, positioning and safe transfers
• Assist with patient flow and theatre turnaround
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards
• Support surgical safety procedures
• Assist the theatre team within your training and competencies

Who We're Looking For

• Previous operating theatre experience as an HCSW, HCA, Theatre Support Worker or Operating Department Assistant
• Good understanding of theatre procedures and infection prevention
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Availability for occasional or regular weekend sessions

Previous ophthalmic or cataract theatre experience would be advantageous, but experienced theatre support staff from other surgical specialties are also encouraged to apply.

Interested?
We welcome applications from experienced theatre professionals based across Scotland.

Please send your CV, details of your theatre experience and weekend availability to: rachel.goulden@optegra.com

Join Optegra and help deliver high-quality NHS cataract surgery through our insourcing services.