Charge Nurse/Team Lead for Theatres AA

This post is Fixed Term for 6 months*

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Charge Nurse/Team Leader to join our Theatres at Phase 3 Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy.

We are currently looking for a hard working, enthusiastic and friendly person to join our dynamic, fast paced Acute Theatre Suite with a keen interest particularly in Orthopaedic Trauma.

We offer wide and varied surgical specialties that include Robotic Surgery, Maxillo Facial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology & Paediatrics, covering Elective and Emergency procedures in all of the afore mentioned specialities.

You will have theatre experience at senior band 5 level or above and be able to demonstrate on‑going professional development.

You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work cohesively within the multidisciplinary team, while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which will include shift & weekend work as required, with flexibility to work over all sites in Fife.

We are passionate about investing and developing all out team members.

There is a robust induction program which is supported by our Clinical Education Team.

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.

The post holder will provide professional and clinical support to the SCN and will have delegated responsibility for planning and implementing patient centred care, and for ensuring the standards of care are implemented within the operating theatre department.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold First Level Registration with either NMC or HCPC and possess a right to work in the United Kingdom.

Applicants should be educated to degree level or working towards or have an equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• 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

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

Benefits

We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Contact

Informal enquiries can be made to Senior Charge Nurse Alishia Quinn, Phase 3 Theatres on 01592 643355 ext: 28282 or Senior Charge Nurse Lynn Thomson, Phase 3 Theatres on ext:20454.

Equality & Diversity

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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