Job description
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 are looking for motivated Band 3 clinical HCSW ‘s to come and join our Theatre Team in the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and Woman’s and Child Health Division 3.
Our modern well equipped Operating Theatre Department is looking to enhance its peri-operative team by recruiting enthusiastic dedicated individuals wishing to pursue a career in a specialist and exciting field of nursing within our theatre suite. We can offer excellent professional development and educational opportunities amongst a wide variety of clinical experience.
We are a skilled team who deliver 24 hour perioperative care to paediatric patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures, including – • General/Laparoscopic surgery • Neonatal surgery • ENT, Plastics, Endoscopy, Haematology • Ophthalmic, Orthopaedics • Neuro and Maxillo-facial surgery • Out-patient Dental Treatment under anaesthesia • Special needs Children and Adult Dental sessions • MRI and CT scans/ Radiotherapy
The successful candidate would ideally have knowledge of peri-operative practice but this is not essential as extensive training will be provided.
Once training has been provided and after a settling in period the successful candidate will be expected to take part in a weekend and on-call rota system, developing to become an essential member of the multi-disciplinary team.
If you would like to visit our small and friendly department or to get more information; please contact 50218 and ask for one of the senior team.