Perioperative Assistant

5 months ago

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

We are currently looking for a hard working, enthusiastic and friendly person 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 of the afore mentioned specialities.

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

You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work cohesively within the multidisciplinary team. Experience of working within a theatre is essential, whilst always maintaining confidentiality.

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.

You should possess an SVQ Level 3 perioperative/SVQ level 3-health care support (clinical-perioperative units) qualification.

There is a robust induction program which is supported by a full time Clinical Educator and part time Education Coordinator.

We are passionate about investing and developing all our team members. We currently offer development opportunities for nonregistered practitioner to advance their career within the perioperative setting within the SVQ/SQA health care support (clinical - scrub modules) qualification at level 3.

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.

For informal enquiries please contact SCN Lynn Thomson. Tel: 01592 643355 ext: 28284 or SCN Julie Gillespie. Tel: 01592 643355 ext: 20454 and SCN Alishia Quinn Tel: 01592 729900

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

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