Nursing Auxiliary (AA)

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Treatment Centre Ward, part of NHS National Services Scotland, is seeking a self-motivated nursing auxiliary to join a multidisciplinary team providing care for elective orthopaedic patients. The 33-bed inpatient unit emphasises ERAS and high-quality care within a supportive learning environment.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills, adaptability to change, and a keen interest in orthopaedic nursing.

Qualifications

• Nursing auxiliary role in a hospital setting.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change in orthopaedic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative care under supervision on the orthopaedic ward.
• Support the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Participate in rotating shifts including days and nights.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Treatment Centre Ward, for a self motivated and enthusiastic nursing auxiliary to join our multi-disciplinary team.

The National Treatment Centre Ward provides pre and post operative care to patients having elective orthopaedic surgery. The inpatient ward is a 33 bedded unit, with an adjoining admissions area. The National Treatment Centre is always trying to strive for clinical excellence. Hence, the service encourages and embraces change to service delivery, to promote high quality, evidence based care. The ward is implementing the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) approach, to optimise the rehabilitation process.

The National Treatment Centre ward is looking for candidates that have excellent communication skills, are adaptable to change and work well in a team and as an individual. They must have the drive and determination to deliver high quality care and have a keen interest in orthopaedic nursing. It would be beneficial to have previous orthopaedic knowledge and experience but this is not essential, as an induction will be provided for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be joining a hardworking, friendly team, which values and supports learning and development. The National Treatment Centre has great learning opportunities and experiences, to develop skills and knowledge in elective orthopaedics, whilst in a supportive clinical environment.

Part time or full time hours may be considered. This post will include rotation between shifts, which includes dayshift and nightshift.

Informal enquiries to SCN Briony Klos, C/N Morgan Stalker and C/N Tanya McBain
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Salary is pro rata for part time hours if applicable

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

This post is not eligible for sponorship for a skilled worker visa

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