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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a x2 Staff Nurse - Operating Department Practitioner based at University Hospital Crosshouse.
Hours:
Post 1: 37 hours per week, offered on a permanent basis.
Post 2: 37 hours per week, offered on a permanent basis.
Post 3: 37 hours per week, offered on a fixed-term / secondment basis for 1 year of appointment date.
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
What you will do:
We have vacancies within the Operating Theatres at University Hospital Crosshouse and are looking for Staff Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners to join our team.
As a qualified Registered Nurse working within the Theatre Complex, you will provide care of patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures within the peri-operative setting. Following the national reconfiguration for T&O we are now the major Trauma Unit for Ayrshire. This would create a fantastic opportunity for someone with existing skills in this field/looking to enhance their knowledge and skills.
There will be opportunities for further learning and gaining skills in anaesthetics.
There is also requirement for flexible working patterns and on-call commitments for theatre to cover emergency surgical procedures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
This is an opportunity for dedicated professionals to either develop or broaden their skills with in-house training and access to University West Coast of Scotland.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
- Level 1 registered nurse with current NMC registration
- Understanding of pre and post operative care
- Shows interest in the working environment
- Understanding team working
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Demonstrates patient-centred care
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- IT skills
- Ability to write and evaluate nursing reports
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to communicate concerns in a timely manner
- Manual dexterity
- Able to safely carry out moving and handling as per policy
- Ability to deal with working in a stressful environment on a daily basis
- Ability to maintain concentration under varying conditions
- Flexible and responsive to change
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Aileen Main at EMAIL, or alternatively on (01563) 827724.
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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.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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