Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner - Adult Theatres

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider is seeking experienced perioperative staff for a permanent part-time role in an enhanced trauma network. Candidates must have a First Level RN or ODP qualification, with desirable experience in scrub/theatre practice, anaesthetics, or recovery. The position involves assessing care needs and covering shifts across a seven-day service. Opportunities for development are offered to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in scrub/theatre practice, anaesthetics, or recovery is desirable.
• Current NMC/HCPC registration and PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check required.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs, develop care plans, and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Work across a seven-day service, including out-of-hours shifts.

Skills

First Level Registered Nurse (general or adult nursing)

Scrub/theatre practice

Anaesthetics

Recovery

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

First Level Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Position Details

The shift pattern for this permanent part-time role is 10/12 hours. As part of an enhanced trauma network in Scotland, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been designated as one of four major trauma centres. We are seeking experienced perioperative staff with expert skills to support this expanding service within the Adult Theatres at QEUH.

Training and Development

We offer opportunities to develop your perioperative skills across a diverse range of cases and specialties. Our education team will support your learning and professional growth in perioperative roles.

Candidate Requirements

• First Level Registered Nurse (general or adult nursing) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Desirable: experience in scrub/theatre practice, anaesthetics, or recovery

Responsibilities

You will assess care needs, develop care plans, and evaluate their effectiveness to ensure high-quality patient care within the perioperative department. The role requires initiative, teamwork, and flexibility to work across a seven-day service, including out-of-hours shifts.

Training and Support

The South Sector Theatres participate in a perioperative dual training programme supported by the GGC Centre of Clinical Perioperative Excellence. Post-registration education is provided by the perioperative education teams, with access to relevant training and development.

Additional Requirements

Engagement in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde South Sector may be necessary. Evidence of current NMC/HCPC registration and PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check are required prior to start. Candidates unable to provide current registration confirmation may not be shortlisted.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Lorraine Hamill, Interim Lead Nurse QEUH Adult Theatres, at [e-mail] or 0141 452 3381.

Details on contacting the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

Inclusion and Diversity

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections, promoting a culture of inclusion and a diverse workforce. We are committed to supporting applications from the Armed Forces community, recognizing military skills and experience.

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