Perioperative Assistant 204989 AA inKirkcaldy inKirkcaldy PUBLISHED
TUE 14 JAN 2025
NHS Scotland rvrQq6u
Diverse Surgical Exposure, Opportunity to work across various surgical specialties such as Maxillo Facial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Gynaecology, and more.
Advanced Technology Training, Access to training pathways for Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology, enhancing skills and experience in cutting-edge procedures.
Dynamic Work Environment, Engage in a fast-paced and challenging work atmosphere that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
Career Growth Opportunities, Potential for skill development and career advancement through continuous training and varied responsibilities.
Flexible Working Hours, Provides flexibility with shift patterns, including weekends and rotational nights, accommodating work-life balance.
Supportive Team Culture, Be part of a friendly and cohesive multidisciplinary team that values excellent communication and collaboration.
Commitment to Equality, Work in an organization dedicated to promoting diversity and ensuring all employees feel respected and valued.
NHS Scotland is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Perioperative Assistant for the Acute Theatre Suite in Kirkcaldy. The role involves supporting a variety of surgical specialties, including Maxillo Facial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology, and Paediatrics, while participating in both elective and emergency procedures. Candidates must have prior theatre experience, strong communication skills, and should possess an SVQ Level 3 in Perioperative Practice or Health Care Support. Flexibility is essential, as the position may involve shift work, weekends, and rotating nights across various sites in Fife.
The working environment is described as dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on teamwork. NHS Scotland values diversity and encourages applications from all segments of society, aiming to ensure that every employee feels respected and valued. This position also requires membership in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before appointment, and candidates must confirm their right to work in the UK. Additionally, the organisation is transitioning to a 37-hour work week, which may temporarily require staff to work additional hours until service area adjustments are implemented.
The working environment is described as dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on teamwork. NHS Scotland values diversity and encourages applications from all segments of society, aiming to ensure that every employee feels respected and valued. This position also requires membership in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before appointment, and candidates must confirm their right to work in the UK. Additionally, the organisation is transitioning to a 37-hour work week, which may temporarily require staff to work additional hours until service area adjustments are implemented.
We are currently looking for a hard working, enthusiastic and friendly person to join our dynamic, fast paced Acute Theatre Suite.
We offer wide and varied surgical specialties that include Maxillo Facial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology & Paediatrics, covering Elective and Emergency procedures in all of the afore mentioned specialities.
We are delighted to announce that we also have Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology training pathways for specific theatre specialities and its team members.
You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work cohesively within the multidisciplinary team. Experience of working within a theatre is essential, while maintaining confidentiality at all times. Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which will include shift & weekend work and rotational nights as required, with flexibility to work over all sites in Fife.
You should have undertaken and possess an SVQ level 3 in Perioperative practice / SVQ level 3 health care support (clinical perioperative units) qualification.
Theatres can be an intense fast paced environment with a team working ethos being at the heart of the services we provide. If you enjoy a challenge and would like to join our busy, friendly unit, then this may be the post for you.
Informal enquiries to SCN Alishia Quinn Ext 28282 or email
Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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 offer wide and varied surgical specialties that include Maxillo Facial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology & Paediatrics, covering Elective and Emergency procedures in all of the afore mentioned specialities.
We are delighted to announce that we also have Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology training pathways for specific theatre specialities and its team members.
You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work cohesively within the multidisciplinary team. Experience of working within a theatre is essential, while maintaining confidentiality at all times. Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which will include shift & weekend work and rotational nights as required, with flexibility to work over all sites in Fife.
You should have undertaken and possess an SVQ level 3 in Perioperative practice / SVQ level 3 health care support (clinical perioperative units) qualification.
Theatres can be an intense fast paced environment with a team working ethos being at the heart of the services we provide. If you enjoy a challenge and would like to join our busy, friendly unit, then this may be the post for you.
Informal enquiries to SCN Alishia Quinn Ext 28282 or email
Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
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