Trainee Peri-Operative Assistant (annex 21) AA - #143012

We are currently looking for a hard working, enthusiastic and friendly person to join our dynamic, fast paced Day Surgery Theatre Suite, as a trainee Peri-operative Assistant.

We offer wide and varied surgical specialties that include Maxillo Facial, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology, and plastic surgery procedures, in all of the afore mentioned specialities.

You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work cohesively within the multidisciplinary team

Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which are worked over Monday-Friday. With flexibility to work over all sites in Fife. This position will include working within both theatre and recovery

There is a robust induction program which is supported by 3 Clinical Educator and part time Education Coordinator.

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.

Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex 21 applies*

This Position Is Covered By Annex 21 Where The Period Of Training Lasts More Than One Year But Less Than Two Years., Pay Will Be As Follows

more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 75 % of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate.

For further information please contact Clare Cathcart on 01592 643355 ext 28286

Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours if applicable.

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

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.

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.

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.