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Job Description

Job Title – Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (Surgery Support)
Location: Edinburgh, Haymarket
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £25,400 per annum

About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Healthcare Assistant to join their surgical clinic in Edinburgh. This role may involve travel to support other surgery clinics. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary surgical team, supporting pre- and post-operative care, patient flow, and theatre duties in Laser Vision Correction (LVC) and Intraocular Lens (IOL) theatres.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake all designated theatre roles following training and competency assessments
  • Conduct pre-operative testing and assist with consent appointments, providing patient information
  • Support patient discharge, updating medical records and scheduling follow-ups
  • Prepare, calibrate, and safely operate surgical lasers and equipment
  • Manage patient flow, reduce waiting times, and respond to queries
  • Assist surgeons during procedures as a scrub assistant and support IOL theatre duties
  • Participate in end-of-day activities including filing, report compilation, cleaning, and stock management
  • Report incidents and contribute to patient safety, quality, and risk management

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and telephone skills
  • Ability to understand and convey technical information
  • Flexible, adaptable, and professional approach
  • Strong time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills
  • Demonstrates confidentiality, integrity, and discretion

Benefits

  • Market-leading salary with no night shifts
  • 29 days annual leave per year
  • Pension scheme
  • Access to free Laser Eye and Intraocular Lens Surgery
  • Free eye tests and discounted prescription eyewear/sunglasses
  • Generous family and friends discount scheme
  • State-of-the-art modern working environment
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Full visibility of 6-week rota

How to Apply
Important: Applications without a CV will not be considered. Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity to join a professional surgical team and grow within a supportive clinical environment.