Overview
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We are seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Staff Scrub nurse/Scrub ODP to join our theatre team. The post will provide varied scrubbing opportunities in Elective General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Obs & Gynae, Oral surgery, Urology, Endoscopy, Emergency Trauma and a Named Nurse role.
We are based at Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF. Living within an 11-mile radius or being prepared to stay in residence when on call is required as part of shift work and on-call duties.
Our NHS Western Isles benefits package includes a pension scheme, work-life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure.
Responsibilities
* Provide theatre scrub duties for a range of surgical specialities as part of the theatre team.
* Support Elective General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Obs & Gynae, Oral surgery, Urology, Endoscopy and Emergency Trauma procedures.
* Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota and contribute to a patient-focused, high-quality service.
* Act as a Named Nurse within the team and contribute to patient care planning and perioperative care.
Qualifications and requirements
* Current NMC registration.
* PVG scheme clearance (where applicable).
* Proven experience as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub ODP with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* Flexibility to work shift patterns (early/late, 7 days) and to participate in on-call duties; living within 11 miles or able to stay in residence when on call.
Details
* Band 5 £33,247 - £41,424 per annum
* Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 per annum
* 37 hours per week
* Permanent post
* Location: Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Additional information
For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf and https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/lewis-harris-stornoway/.
For further information please contact Lesley Sangster, Senior Charge Nurse, Theatre, on 01851 704704 ext. 2114. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Closing date: 25/09/2025
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