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. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 full time Senior Staff Nurse/ODP within Theatres and Endoscopy at the Belford Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking nurse/ODP to join our team. You will be committed to the delivery of quality patient care and providing support to the patients and staff within all areas of theatre. (Anaesthetics, scrub, recovery and Endoscopy). You will undertake clinical and managerial duties as the workload requires and will deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse in their absence and support and supervise junior staff and students on placement. Our working hours are Monday - Friday 08.30 -5.30 pm with an additional on call service providing overnight and weekend emergency cover. You will need to be able to commit to participating in the on call rota overnight and at weekends. (1 in 4 rota) Theatre experience is essential for this post. Previous Band 6 experience would be desirable but for the right post holder who has been working as a senior band 5 and is looking for that progression are welcome to apply. Advanced Scrub Practitioner acting as 1 st or 2 nd surgical assistant across the operating theatre specialities, potentially 1-2 days per week or as service requires also welcome to apply. If you are enthusiastic, motivated and seeking a new challenge then please apply. Informal enquiries to Helen Cree, Senior Charge Nurse, email: helen.cree@nhs.scot or telephone: 01397 702481 ext 4240 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES 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 short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork