Operating Department/Endoscopy Support Worker

Job Description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Support worker within Theatre and Endoscopy. Surgical Suite encompasses day case, elective general surgery, cataracts, oculoplastics, dentals, gynaecology, recovery and endoscopy.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to provide an efficient and high quality theatre service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within various specialities in a Rural General Hospital. The successful applicant will be a good team player with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in this field of nursing.

Experience within the peri operative care setting is desirable. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to increase their clinical skills to provide and promote high standards of patient care and will be expected to complete competences in Endoscopy.

We offer an excellent benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, and recognised professional career pathways. Flexible working is available and a healthy work life balance is promoted.

Caithness is a beautiful county situated in the far North of Scotland offering an excellent lifestyle choice. Affordable housing, newly built schools and recreational facilities are available.

This is a permanent full time 37 hour post, working Monday to Friday with shifts subject to service requirements. Overnight and weekend on call rotations may be required to cover sickness or leave. Successful applicants should ideally be a car driver or be able to attend the hospital within 30 minutes. Job share applicants and part time hours may be considered.

Key Qualifications

• Band 3 or Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker with evidence of SCQF level 6 or equivalent training or experience.
• Experience within the peri operative care setting desirable.
• Willingness to complete competences in Endoscopy.
• Good team working and communication skills.
• Interest in building a career pathway in theatre services.

Employment Details

• Permanent full time 37 hour post.
• Shifts Monday to Friday, mandatory overnight and weekend on call rotations.
• Possibility of job share or part time hours.
• Flexible working arrangements available.

EEO Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.