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.
Note: This post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Staff Nurse within our busy Day Surgery Unit based at Ayr Hospital.
What You Will Do
* Theatre: Includes making sure all equipment and accessories are available for surgery. Transferring patients from pre‑op to theatre and then back to post‑op after procedure. Inputting data into the computer. Ordering stock and monitoring stock levels.
* DSU ward: Helping patients get ready for their procedures. Venepuncture, cannulation, bladder scan and monitor patients throughout the day. Ordering stock and monitoring stock levels.
* Ophthalmology: Help get patients ready for their surgery. Ordering stock and monitoring stock levels. Monitoring patients following surgery.
* Clinic: You will chaperone patients through examinations within the clinic room, check urinalysis, carry our flow and scans, phlebotomy and pregnancy tests where required. Handover to ward staff on ward admission.
* BMS Ward: Monitor patient throughout their stay. Carry out flow and scans, cannulation and venepuncture.
* Diagnostic Room: Assist patient throughout procedure. Assist scrub nurse by opening required equipment.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
Training will be given to the successful candidate.
Hours
37 hours per week over 5 days. Hours vary depending on area working. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Contact
For more information about the role, please contact Shirley Kelly, Charge Nurse, 01292614377 or Elaine Abernethy, Charge Nurse, 0129216483.
Application Information
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Legal and Working Rights
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application.
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