Senior Charge Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner Theatre & Day Unit

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Scotland seeks an experienced Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to lead the Theatre and Day Surgery units. Responsibilities include governance of patient care and management of a surgical Day Unit focusing on high-quality services. The role offers a salary of £50,861 - £59,159, and additional benefits for those residing in Orkney, combined with a commitment to community health.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance

Attractive pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Employee assistance programme

Various discounts for retailers

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership and management at band 6 or above.
• Extensive knowledge skills and experience relating to peri-operative practice.
• Working knowledge of workforce planning and management in line with national policies.
• Experienced in quality, assurance, and improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership across Theatre and Day Surgery units.
• Ensure effective governance of high-quality patient-centered care.
• Lead a workforce responsible for over 2000 procedures annually.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Peri-operative practice

Quality assurance

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner qualification

Job description

About the Organisation:

As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.

Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.

About Orkney:

Orkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other.

The Post:

NHS Orkney seek a highly experienced Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to provide clinical and managerial leadership across Theatre and Day Surgery units.

NHS Orkney’s brand-new Theatre Unit provides over 2000 procedures annually and includes both elective and emergency surgical care across several clinical specialities including: General surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Max Fax, trauma & elective Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynae, Endoscopy, as well as damage control surgery and optimisation for onward transfer of patients to tertiary centres. The service is delivered across two theatres and a minor procedures room.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective governance of high-quality patient centred care across the department and responsible for a workforce of 21.71 WTEs.

This includes leadership and management of a 10-bed surgical Day Unit that provides recovery, outpatient antibiotics, immunological and blood transfusion therapies in addition to day surgery care.

The Candidate:

Will be a qualified Registered Nurse or ODP with a proven track record of leadership and management at band 6 or above.

Hold extensive knowledge skills and experience relating to peri-operative practice.

Have a working knowledge of workforce planning and management in line with national policies.

Experienced in quality, assurance and improvement methods to support evidence-based best practice.

Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:

This post will be based at The Balfour

The successful candidate will work: 37 hours per week which includes an on-call commitment (1 weekend per month and 2 nights per week)

This post is offered on a Full Time and Permanent Basis

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.

Benefits and Salary:

Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

The salary for this post is Band 7 £50,861 - £59,159 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,587 pro rata per year, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.

NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.

Further Information:

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If there are additional requirements you would like to request, please contact [e-mail]

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Adam MacDonald, Clinical Nurse Manager (Acute) on [e-mail]