Overview
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse/Operating Department practitioner (ODP) and will regularly work unsupervised but with the wider theatre team available for reference at all times. You will also carry out assigned duties involving direct and indirect patient care within the theatre environments and will be required to perform physical/technical/emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner with accuracy in a busy environment.
Responsibilities
* SVQ III in peri-operative care or working towards or equivalent - peri operative experience.
* SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
* Postholders with no previous clinical healthcare experience will be treated in accordance with Annex U Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees.
* Initial induction period of up to 3 months, followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across a range of specialties within 12 months following induction.
* Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
* Ability to work unsupervised.
* To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
Contract type
Permanent, Part Time, 18.5 hours. This is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro‑rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Day Surgery within University Hospital Wishaw. The working pattern for this role will include Day and Back shift.
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* Occupational health services.
* Employee counselling services.
* Work‑life Balance policies and procedures.
Contact
Please contact Angela Kennedy, Senior Charge Nurse on Angela.kennedy2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator on marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).
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