Sligo University Hospital is recruiting a Theatre Operative to support high-quality patient care across its surgical services. This permanent, whole-time role within the Health Service Executive (HSE) offers stability, structured progression, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment.
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Key Responsibilities
• Assist in preparing theatres, equipment, and instruments for surgical procedures
• Support theatre staff with patient positioning, transfers, and clinical workflow
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and stock rotation within theatre and recovery areas
• Safely handle, transport, and dispose of clinical materials
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards
• Provide general support to nursing and surgical teams as required
• Carry out duties in line with HSE policies and theatre protocols
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Experience in a patient-facing or clinical support role (theatre experience an advantage)
• Strong understanding of hygiene, safety, and infection-control procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including evenings or weekends if required
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Theatre Operative (Code 6013)
• Contract type: Permanent, Whole-time
• Salary: As per HSE Patient & Client Care consolidated pay scales (1 August 2025)
• Access to HSE pension scheme, structured increments, and public-sector benefits
• Full-time rostered hours within theatre services
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Sligo University Hospital, serving the Sligo region and surrounding counties.
The hiring organisation is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health service responsible for delivering high-quality patient care across acute and community settings.
Application Detail
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• Reference: SLIGO0643
• Closing date: 15 December 2025 at 12:00
• Applications are accepted through Rezoomo only
For Informal enquiries, Contact Caroline Quinn – Assistant Director of Nursing – Peri-Operative Directorate on Tel: 071 91 74546 or by Email: [email protected]
