Theatre charge Nurse - Day Surgery Theatre

NHS National Services Scotland; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Vale of Leven theatre unit. The role involves providing perioperative care and requires a current NMC registration. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge in surgical specialties and engage in professional development. This position supports flexible hours, with emphasis on team collaboration and continuous education.

Qualifications

• Live NMC pin/HCPC registration required.
• Extensive knowledge in perioperative practice is essential.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and willing to extend skills.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the unit in absence of the SCN.
• Provide care for patients undergoing a range of surgical specialties.
• Engage in continuing professional development.

Skills

NMC registration

Perioperative practice knowledge

Motivation to learn

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is over 5 days per week.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

Vale of Leven theatre unit containing 3 operating theatres, a minor operating room and a 8 bed recovery area and provide care for patients undergoing a range of surgical specialties currently including Orthopaedics,Gynaecology,Urology,Ophthalmology and General Surgery. In addition to having current NMC/HCPC registration applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn. The successful applicants will be required to demonstrate extensive knowledge in perioperative practice including evidence of continuing professional development, and willing to extend their knowledge and skills in this area. As a band 6 you will be expected to take charge of the unit in the absence of the SCN. The department offers team support and continuing education opportunities, supported by the perioperative education team.

This post requires a live NMC pin/HCPC registration.

Informal Contact: Karen Bellshaw Senior Charge Nurse 01389 817301 / [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

If you do not have a current live PIN number you will not be shortlisted, please do not apply for this Registered Nurse Vacancy.

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