PM257735 - Obstetric Theatre Dept Nurse/ODP

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aberdeen Maternity Hospital Theatre Team is recruiting two Band 5 Perioperative Practitioners (RN/ODP) to join a busy obstetric theatre service. You will work 12-hour days, nights and weekends across all perioperative areas, gaining specialist obstetric experience as the service expands with gynaecology and breast surgery.

Interviews are in person; remote options only in exceptional circumstances. We are preparing to move to the new Baird Family Hospital, offering a world-class theatre suite

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered ODPs or NMC-registered Nurse with theatre experience (or motivated to learn).
• Interest in obstetric and women's health perioperative care.
• Strong teamwork and commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Overseas applicants must hold HCPC or NMC PIN and demonstrate competence across all perioperative phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care across anaesthetics, scrub and PACU.
• Rotate across obstetrics with future gynaecology and breast surgery exposure.
• Work within a 24/7 emergency and elective service rota.
• Participate as part of the Aberdeen Maternity Hospital team during the transition to the new Baird Family Hospital.

Skills

Teamwork

Perioperative care

Patient centred care

Resilience

Education

HCPC registration or NMC PIN

Job description

All Areas of Perioperative Practice Be part of something huge - BFH opening SOON!

Contract and Working Hours

• Permanent
• 12-Hour Shifts

Please read before applying

These vacancies are expected to attract a high number of applications and may close early.

Only applicants who clearly demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted. Please ensure your application includes specific examples of your relevant knowledge, skills and experience.If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria, shortlisting will be based on the desirable criteria. Applicants should therefore demonstrate how they meet the desirable criteria wherever possible.

Interviews will normally take place in person. Remote interviews will only be considered where exceptional circumstances apply.

Aberdeen Maternity Hospital's Theatre Team is on the lookout for two dynamic, person-centred, forward-thinking Band 5 Perioperative Practitioners (RN or ODP) to join our busy, specialised obstetric theatre service.

We're a 24/7 emergency and elective service, and successful applicants must be able to work 12-hour days, nights and weekends as part of our established rota. You'll rotate across all areas of perioperative practice, anaesthetics, scrub, and PACU, while gaining specialist experience in obstetrics with the future inclusion of gynaecology and breast surgery.

This is an exciting time to join us as we prepare to transition to the new Baird Family Hospital, offering a world-class, purpose-built theatre suite and huge opportunities for developing your skills and career.

We Are Looking For a

• HCPC-registered ODPs or NMC-registered Nurse with theatre experience (or at least highly motivated to learn)
• A genuine interest in obstetric and women's health perioperative care
• Strong teamwork, resilience and a commitment to high-quality patient care
• Overseas applicants must already hold an HCPC or NMC PIN and be able to demonstrate competence across all three perioperative phases

We offer supported development across all areas of practice, opportunities to broaden your skills within women's services, and the chance to be part of a service on the brink of major transformation.

For more information, contact Rachel Medich, Senior Charge ODP, at [e-mail]

Or call the Team Leaders on 01224 553136.