NHS Highland
Operating Department/Endoscopy Support Worker
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Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker - Theatre and Endoscopy
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker within Theatre and Endoscopy. The Surgical Suite encompasses day case, elective general surgery, cataracts, oculoplastics, dentals, gynaecology, recovery, and endoscopy.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to provide an efficient and high-quality theatre service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within various specialities in a Rural General Hospital. The successful applicants will be good team players with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in this field of nursing.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality patient care within various surgical specialities.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver an efficient theatre service.
- Increase clinical skills to promote high standards of patient care.
- Willingness to complete competences in Endoscopy.
Requirements
- Experience within the peri-operative care setting is desirable.
- SCQF level 6 or equivalent training or experience.
- Evidence of a commitment to career development in theatre services.
- Good team player with excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to cover overnight and weekend on-call rotation.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package.
- Extensive training and development opportunities.
- Recognized professional career pathways.
- Flexible working and healthy work-life balance.
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Job Details
- Permanent full-time 37-hour post.
- Working Monday to Friday, shifts subject to service requirements.
- You may also have to cover overnight and weekend on-call rotation to cover sickness or leave.
- The successful applicant will ideally need to be a car driver or be able to attend the hospital within 30 minutes.
- Job share applicants and part-time hours may be considered.
How to Apply
Informal enquiries are welcomed to:
- Susan Sutherland, Senior Charge Nurse
- Email: susan.sutherland1@nhs.scot
- Karin Rigby, Senior Staff Nurse
- Email: Karin.rigby@nhs.scot
- Tel: 01955 880333
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Important Notes
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
- Ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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About NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board, we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through.
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