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Job Description

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 busy surgical clinic in Edinburgh. This role may also involve travel to support other surgical clinics.

You will support a multidisciplinary surgical team, assisting with pre- and post-operative care, patient flow, and clinical procedures in both Laser Vision Correction (LVC) and Intraocular Lens (IOL) theatres. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a modern, patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in surgical procedures, including LVC and IOL theatres, following training and competency assessments
  • Conduct pre-operative testing, support consent appointments, and provide patient information
  • Support patient discharge, updating medical records and scheduling follow-ups
  • Prepare, calibrate, and safely operate surgical equipment and lasers
  • Manage patient flow, reduce waiting times, and handle queries efficiently
  • Assist surgeons during procedures as a scrub assistant, including instilling eye drops and taking notes
  • Perform HCA duties in theatre, supporting patients and staff, including instrument decontamination
  • Participate in end-of-day activities: updating files, compiling reports, cleaning, managing stock and lens orders
  • Report incidents and actively contribute to patient safety, quality, and risk management

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to understand and convey technical information
  • Flexible, adaptable, and professional approach to work
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated confidentiality, integrity, and discretion

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive, market-leading salary
  • No night shifts
  • Modern, state-of-the-art working environment
  • 29 days annual leave per year
  • Pension scheme
  • Access to laser eye and intraocular lens surgery benefits
  • Discounted prescription eyewear and eye tests
  • Generous friends and family discount scheme
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Full visibility of 6-week rota

How to Apply
Important: Applications submitted 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.

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