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This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.
Secondment/Fixed term opportunity for 1 year to improve service delivery.
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee SCP to work with the breast, plastic and orthopaedic teams working between NHS Forth Valley and NHS Lanarkshire. Training will be provided in University Hospital Wishaw, University Hospital Hairmyres, Forth Valley Royal Hospital and University Hospital Monklands and any successful candidate would need to be able to travel to work on each of these sites.
This post is offered on a one year fixed term basis and is open to applications from Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners or Allied Health Professionals.
Within the scope of the role, the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) will be trained to see and assess new patients presenting to a one stop breast clinic. They will also manage long term follow up and family history patients doing virtual clinics and will be trained to perform minor surgical procedures. The SCP will communicate effectively with the patient and all members of the multidisciplinary team in the MDT, clinics and theatre environment.
The trainee Surgical Care Practitioner will practice under the supervision or direction of the Consultant Surgeon and a Surgical Care Practitioner mentor whilst undertaking and following the national curriculum framework.
There will be opportunity to do Master’s level study in breast examination and to have access to NHS Scotland Academy training courses.
During your 12 months with NHS Forth Valley you will be supported to gain advanced clinical skills and will be given regular opportunity to practically enhance and develop your own personal skill set.
If you think you have the drive and commitment to learn and develop as a motivated member of NHS Forth Valley surgical team, please contact Liz Dolan Operations manager or Marie Stein Senior SCP for further information.
Elizabeth.dolan2@nhs.scot
Marie.stein@nhs.scot.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.