Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Perioperative Disposal Healthcare Support
Worker to join our dynamic team in the Main Theatre Suite at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Main Theatres is a busy environment, hosting 17 Operating Theatres with a mix of both elective and emergency surgery.
This post will have various duties including assisting with the preparation and packing of used surgical instrumentation ready for transportation to our Central Decontamination Unit for processing, as well as ensuring Theatre disposal areas are clean and well stocked.
We are looking for a motivated & enthusiastic individual who is capable of working in a team but can also work independently without supervision.
The successful candidate must be able to meet the demands of the service and have the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. Previous experience in a similar environment is desirable.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to Team Leader Sarah Cowie on 01224 553442.
Interviews will be held on 17th & 19th June 2025.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.
For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.
**Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
