Senior Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a permanent, full-time Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse/ODP for Theatres and Endoscopy at Belford Hospital. The successful candidate will deliver quality patient care across various theatre areas and support junior staff. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre settings is essential.
• Previous Band 6 experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• Candidates from a senior Band 5 background seeking progression are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical and managerial duties as required.
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse in their absence.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Theatre experience

Team supervision

Patient care

Job description

Introduction

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our staff to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Job Opportunity

We are offering a permanent, full-time Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse/ODP position within Theatres and Endoscopy at Belford Hospital. We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking nurse/ODP to join our team. The role involves delivering quality patient care and supporting patients and staff across all theatre areas, including Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery, and Endoscopy.

Responsibilities

1. Undertake clinical and managerial duties as workload requires.
2. Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse in their absence.
3. Support and supervise junior staff and students on placement.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30, with an on-call service providing overnight and weekend emergency cover. Participation in the on-call rota (1 in 4) is required.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: Theatre experience. Previous Band 6 experience is desirable but not mandatory. Candidates currently working as a senior Band 5 seeking progression are encouraged to apply. Experience as an Advanced Scrub Practitioner acting as 1st or 2nd surgical assistant across various theatre specialties is also welcome.

Application Process

Interested candidates should contact Helen Cree, Senior Charge Nurse, via email at [e-mail] or by telephone at 01397 702481 ext 4240 for informal enquiries.

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About NHS Highland

NHS Highland is the largest of Scotland's 14 regional NHS boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We are committed to fostering a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork.