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We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse/Clinical Lead to join our Theatres at the Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy. You will have theatre experience at a senior level and be able to demonstrate on-going professional development.
The theatre suite encompasses 11 theatres and provides services for a number of specialties including Elective Orthopaedics, Trauma, ENT, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Robotics and Maxillofacial, This includes a 24/7 Emergency theatre and Obstetric Theatre. There are a further 3 elective orthopaedic theatre on site.
The post holder along with other SCN/Clinical leads carries continuing responsibility for the theatre suite ensuring safe, efficient and effective management of the operating theatre with specific responsibility for designated clinical specialties.
The post holder will provide professional and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for planning and implementing patient centred care, and for the setting of standards of care within the operating department.
Applicants must hold First Level Registration with either NMC or HCPC.
Applicants should be educated to degree level or working towards or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
Applicants must have -
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Evidence of effective staff management skills / experience
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Possess team working and building skills and have the ability to motivate others
• Evidence of being able to work using own initiative
This post is fixed term for 12 months
Informal enquiries can be made to: Cath Jack, Theatre Manager, 01592 643355 ext 26687
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
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