Perioperative Assistant 188691 AA inKirkcaldy inKirkcaldy PUBLISHED 9 JUN 2024

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, whilst always maintaining confidentiality.

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 possess an SVQ Level 3 perioperative/SVQ level 3-health care support (clinical-perioperative units) qualification.

There is a robust induction program which is supported by a full time Clinical Educator and part time Education Coordinator.

We are passionate about investing and developing all our team members. We currently offer development opportunities for nonregistered practitioner to advance their career within the perioperative setting within the SVQ/SQA health care support (clinical scrub modules) qualification at level 3.

The opportunity to apply for consideration to complete the 2-year Operating Department Diploma course in conjunction with University of West of Scotland and NES.

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 this busy friendly unit, then this may be the post for you.

For informal enquiries please contact SCN Lynn Thomson. Tel: ext: 28284 or SCN Julie Gillespie. Tel: ext: 20454 and SCN Alishia Quinn Tel:


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.