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. 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. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net) Position An opportunity has arisen for a Surgical First Assistant at University Hospital Ayr. What you will do: We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic practitioner with perioperative experience especially within the scrub role. The individual must have the ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills, while delivering exceptional high standards of care. When not required to assist in surgery, the role would also include carrying out duties in line with the Deputy Charge Nurse role. They will be part of a fast paced, dynamic team based within a six theatre main theatre department. The department provides the population of Ayrshire and Arran with exceptional standards of care within the specialties including elective orthopaedics, urology, general and bariatric surgery. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: You must have first level registration with the NMC/ HCPC and be working towards/ educated to degree level or hold relevant evidence of post registration and personal development. It would be desirable for you to have completed the SFA course parts 1 & 2, however candidates without this will be considered. There will be the expectation for this to be completed within an 18 month timeframe. You will be fully supported. Successful completion of this would be required for the post to be upheld. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours: 37 per week If you want to find out more about the role, please contact David Mitchell/ Elizabeth Rennie on 01292 610555 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. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. 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 form. 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