Due to increased Theatre & Minor Ops sessions we are looking to recruit Associate Theatre Practitioners to join our team. ATP’s will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure high standards of care to a defined patient group and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse/ODP in Charge. The successful candidate will be expected to function as an independent practitioner whilst scrubbed, with support from qualified nursing/ODP circulating staff. The post holder will ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery, which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality. Other duties will include acting as patients advocate throughout their journey in theatres providing safe, dignified and quality effective care. Assisting with the continual assessment of the conscious/unconscious patient’s care needs within the operating department. Carry out assigned duties to maintain cleanliness, sterility, order and safety within the Theatre environment, including cleaning tasks You will be required to provide support to a variety of healthcare team members within theatre. Previous theatre experience as a band 2 or 3 is essential. An initial induction period, followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across the specialty within 9 months Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential for this post. Active participation in continuing professional development is desirable. Informal enquiries to Theatre Coordinators -David Seaton 01324 566599 or Morna Bechelli 01324 566903. The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates. NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview. 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.