Bank Associate Practitioner - Theatres

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Stirling is seeking a Bank Associate Practitioner for Theatre roles. The ideal candidate will have theatre experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while providing quality care. This role requires participation in a multi-disciplinary team to maintain high standards of patient care. Competitive salary range from £30,353 to £33,016 available.

Qualifications

• Previous theatre experience as a band 2 or 3 is essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for this post.
• Active participation in continuing professional development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of care.
• Function as an independent practitioner whilst scrubbed.
• Ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Theatre experience

Participation in continuing professional development

Job description

Overview

Bank Associate Practitioner - Theatre

Band 4

Salary - £30,353 - £33,016

Due to increased Theatre & Minor Ops sessions we are looking to recruit Associate Theatre Practitioners to join our team.

Responsibilities

• ATP’s will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure high standards of care to a defined patient group and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse/ODP in Charge.
• The successful candidate will be expected to function as an independent practitioner whilst scrubbed, with support from qualified nursing/ODP circulating staff.
• The post holder will ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery, which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality.
• Other duties will include acting as patients advocate throughout their journey in theatres providing safe, dignified and quality effective care.
• Assisting with the continual assessment of the conscious/unconscious patient’s care needs within the operating department.
• Carry out assigned duties to maintain cleanliness, sterility, order and safety within the Theatre environment, including cleaning tasks.
• You will be required to provide support to a variety of healthcare team members within theatre. Previous theatre experience as a band 2 or 3 is essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for this post.
• Active participation in continuing professional development is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous theatre experience as a band 2 or 3 is essential.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for this post.
• Active participation in continuing professional development is desirable.

Other information

Informal enquiries to Deirdre Gallie, Staff Bank 01324 616110

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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NHS Forth Valley Board aims to improve health and healthcare for the people of Forth Valley. In recent years we celebrated the opening of the new Forth Valley Royal Hospital and we are now embarking on a new and exciting chapter of quality improvement as we continue to design and deliver healthcare services fit for the future, with the launch of our new Healthcare Strategy.

For further information on NHS Forth Valley please visit our website where you will find copies of our Healthcare Strategy and Annual Review

www.nhsforthvalley.com