Theatre Practitioner AA

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Margaret; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Please specify in your application if you are interested in Post 1, Post 2, or Both.

Post 1: Theatre Practitioner

Salary: £31.76 per hour

We are looking to recruit experienced or inexperienced theatre practitioners, either RGN or ODP, to join our team. Experience in scrub, circulating roles, and anaesthetics is desirable but not essential. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, work well in multidisciplinary teams, and have evidence of continuing professional development. Specialties within day surgery/short stay theatres at Queen Margaret Hospital include gynaecology, urology, general surgery, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, oral/maxillofacial, and breast surgery. Hours are Monday to Friday with a variety of shifts across both Queen Margaret Hospital and Victoria Hospital. Flexibility to work across both sites is required.

Post 2: Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Practitioner

Salary: 33.55 hours (pro-rata for part-time hours)

We seek a hardworking, enthusiastic, and friendly individual, either RGN or ODP, to join our dynamic, fast-paced Day Surgery Theatre Suite. The role requires experience in anaesthetics, with additional skills in scrub or recovery preferred. The surgical specialties include Maxillofacial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic trauma and elective, Gynaecology, Breast, Minor Plastics, Urology, and Ophthalmology. Primary duties involve anaesthetics, with the ability to work cohesively within multidisciplinary teams in recovery and scrub areas. Hours will vary to meet service needs, including shifts and weekends, with flexibility to work across all sites in Fife. The role includes a robust induction program supported by Clinical Educators and an Education Coordinator. Theatres are fast-paced environments that require a team-oriented approach. If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in joining this busy unit, please apply.

Informal enquiries: CN Clare Cathcart at 01383 623623 ext: 28686 or Theatre Coordinator at 24649.

Please note: The salary for both posts is pro-rata for part-time hours. A requirement for this position is to become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.

All employees must have the legal right to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish nationals must confirm their right to work in their application. NHS Fife conducts pre-employment checks to verify this entitlement, which can be demonstrated through various routes, including visas or settled status. Further information is available on GOV.UK. Sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible under certain conditions. Applicants should verify their eligibility before applying.

We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and make reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals.