Associate Practitioner - Theatres (Annex 21) – 75%
Apply for the Associate Practitioner – Theatres (Annex 21) – 75% role with NHS Scotland.
About the Role
As an Associate Practitioner, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team ensuring high standards of patient care within the operating department.
Key Responsibilities
* Function as an independent practitioner while scrubbed, with support from qualified nursing/ODP circulating staff.
* Adopt a person‑centred approach to care delivery, maintaining safety, effectiveness and quality strategy.
* Provide advanced assistance to the registered practitioner in the peri‑operative area, ensuring every operative procedure is risk‑averse.
* Advocate for patients throughout their journey in theaters, providing safe, dignified and quality care.
* Assess conscious/unconscious patient care needs within the operating department.
* Maintain cleanliness, sterility, order and safety within the theatre environment, including cleaning tasks not performed by housekeeping.
* Undertake associated clerical and patient‑centred duties under indirect supervision of senior staff.
Qualifications & Experience
* SVQ III in peri‑operative healthcare, plus scrub experience from training.
* Significant experience as a theatre HCSW.>
* For candidates without prior theatre clinical experience, training will be provided in line with Annex U arrangements.
* Initial induction followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across the specialty within 6 months.
* Ability to work independently, alongside a multidisciplinary/agency team.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Commitment to the Personal Development Plan and continuing professional development.
Contract & Working Pattern
Permanent, full‑time contract – 37 hours per week.
Location: Theatres within NHS Lanarkshire. Applicants may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Benefits
* Minimum of 27 days annual leave (increasing with length of service).
* Minimum of 8 public holidays.
* Membership of the 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.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the NHS Scotland recruitment portal. The post closes at midnight on the indicated date; early application is encouraged.
Contact
Perioperative Clinical Educator: Paula Thomson – Paula.Thomson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Recruitment Administrator: Lynn Deas – lynn.deas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (include job title and reference number in your email)
EEO Statement
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience.
Right to Work
All prospective employees must hold the relevant permission to work in the UK. UK Visas & Immigration rules apply, and all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
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