Theatre Practitioner AA

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join their Acute Theatre Suite. This role involves working with a diverse range of surgical specialties, including Maxillo Facial, ENT, and Orthopaedic Trauma. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers opportunities for professional development, including training in Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology. If you thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment and are passionate about patient care, this role may be perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic Acute Theatre Suite with varied surgical specialties.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on teamwork.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Professional Development

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Job description

We are currently looking for hard working, enthusiastic and friendly people, either RGN or ODP to join our dynamic, fast paced Acute Theatre Suite.

We offer wide and varied surgical specialties that include Maxillo Facial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology & Paediatrics, covering Elective and Emergency procedures in all the aforementioned specialties.

We are delighted to announce that we also have Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology training pathways for specific theatre specialties and its team members.

You should possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to work cohesively within the multidisciplinary team and have evidence of continuing professional development.

Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which will include shift & weekend work and rotational nights as required, with flexibility to work over all sites in Fife.

There is a robust induction program which is supported by Clinical Educators and an Education Coordinator.

We are passionate about investing and developing all our team members.

We currently fund and support the Advanced Scrub Practitioner program levels 1 & 2 and the NES Anaesthetic Competency program.

Theatres can be an intense fast paced environment with a team working ethos being at the heart of the services we provide. If you enjoy a challenge and would like to join this busy friendly unit, then this may be the post for you.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.