Theatre Practitioner AA
Job Description
Position Overview
We are currently looking for hard working, enthusiastic and friendly people, either RGN or ODP, to join our dynamic, fast paced Acute Theatre Suite.
We offer a wide and varied range of surgical specialties, including Maxillo Facial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology & Paediatrics, covering both elective and emergency procedures in all of the aforementioned specialities.
We also have Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology training pathways for specific theatre specialities and for team members.
Requirements & Responsibilities
Excellent communication skills, the ability to work cohesively within a multidisciplinary team, and evidence of continuing professional development are required.
Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service, which will include shift, weekend and rotational night work as required. Flexibility to work across all sites in Fife is essential.
There is a robust induction programme supported by a full time Clinical Educator and a part time Education Coordinator.
We are passionate about investing in and developing all our team members. Funding is available for the Advanced Scrub Practitioner programme (levels 1 & 2) and the NES Anaesthetic Competency programme.
Contact & Inquiries
Informal enquiries:
ACLP Wood – Tel: ext 28288
SCN Alishia Quinn – Tel: ext 28282
SCN Lynn Thomson – Tel: ext 20454
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme prior to appointment.
This is a part time post; salary is pro rata.
Legal & Workplace Rights
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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.
