The Role
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of care to a defined patient group and is accountable to the Registered Nurse/ODP in Charge.
The post holder will be expected to function as an independent practitioner whilst scrubbed, with support from qualified nursing/ODP circulating staff.
The post holder will ensure a person centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy
The post holder will provide advanced assistance to the registered practitioner in the perioperative area to ensure that every operative procedure is risk averse.
Acting as patients advocate throughout their journey in theatres providing safe, dignified and quality effective care.
Assist with the continual assessment of the conscious/unconscious patient’s care needs within the operating department.
Carry out assigned duties to maintain cleanliness, sterility, order and safety within the Theatre environment, including cleaning tasks not undertaken by housekeeping.
Undertake associated clerical and patient centred duties, under indirect supervision of senior staff
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
SVQ III in peri operative healthcare, plus scrub experience from training. In addition significant experience as a theatre HCSW
Or
1. Postholders with previous experience as a theatre HCSW or no previous theatre clinical healthcare experience will be treated in accordance with Annex U Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees
2. Initial induction period, followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across the specialty within 6 months
3. Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
4. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
6. Ability to work unsupervised.
7. To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development
Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 3 and on completion of training will then move on to Band 4 scale.
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Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Theatres within NHS Lanarkshire
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
8. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
9. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
10. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
11. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
12. Occupational health services
13. Employee counselling services
14. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .