Theatre Perioperative Practitioner (RN/ODP) - Band 5

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A minimum of 27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries and learning courses

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 5 Theatre Perioperative Practitioner (RN/ODP) to join the Main Theatre Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The unit operates 9 theatres with a 12-bedded recovery area, delivering perioperative care across general, colorectal, gynaecology, ENT, urology, breast, orthopaedics and trauma. Permanent 33 hours per week, Mon-Sun (Early, Late, Nights).

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with current professional registration.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with an interest in perioperative practice.
• Structured mentorship and support programme available.
• Opportunity to undertake Safe Scrub training.
• Access to in-house perioperative training programme.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and appraisal processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred perioperative care as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care throughout the surgical journey.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff.
• Support learners and participate in service development, audits and research.
• Promote a positive learning environment and lead teams when required.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)

Perioperative practice

Teamwork

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 5 Theatre Perioperative Practitioner (RN/ODP) to join the Main Theatre Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The unit operates 9 theatres with a 12-bedded recovery area, delivering perioperative care across general, colorectal, gynaecology, ENT, urology, breast, orthopaedics and trauma. Permanent 33 hours per week, Mon-Sun (Early, Late, Nights).