Nursing and Midwifery

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and friendly person to join our dynamic, fast paced Acute Theatre Suite, which offers wide and varied surgical specialties including Maxillo Facial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology and Paediatrics covering elective and emergency procedures.

We also offer Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology training pathways for specific theatre specialties and its team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within both theatre and recovery to meet the needs of the service.
• Perform shift and weekend work, and rotational nights as required.
• Provide assistance across a range of specialties, supporting the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in a robust induction programme supported by Clinical Educators and an Education Coordinator.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cohesively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom (or proof of appropriate visa status).
• Coverage under Annex 21: training period of more than one year but less than two years.

Working Hours & Conditions

The role requires working hours to meet the needs of the service, with flexibility to cover all sites in Fife. The position includes working in theatre and recovery, requiring shift, weekend and rotational night work as required.

Salary

As per Annex 21 for post lasting more than one but less than two years before completion of training: 70 % of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate.

Benefits

Flexible working and family friendly policies; full support for disabled candidates. NHS provides reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates and those with long term conditions or neuro divergent individuals.

Equal Opportunity

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce, eliminating unlawful discrimination. The workforce aims to be truly representative, and each employee must feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.