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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.
We have an exciting opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join our Theatre team as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner.
You will work primarily within an Endoscopy setting where you will participate in the peri procedural care of patients during their endoscopic journey.
This role centres on delivering safe, effective, compassionate patient centred care in the Endoscopy environment. Also to have willingness to complete competences in Endoscopy, within Theatre and endoscopy.
You will also be required to work within Theatre/Surgical Suite which encompasses day case , elective general surgery, cataracts, oculoplastics, dentals, gynaecology, recovery and endoscopy.
We offer an excellent benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, and recognised professional career pathways. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance.
Caithness is a beautiful county situated in the far North of Scotland offering an excellent lifestyle choice. There is affordable housing, newly built schools and recreational facilities.
This is a permanent full-time 37 hour post, job share applicants and part time hours may be considered.
Informal enquiries to: Susan Sutherland Senior Charge Nurse, e-mail: susan.sutherland1@nhs.scot or Karin Rigby, Senior Staff Nurse, e-mail karin.rigby@nhs.scot Tel: 01955 880333.
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