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. Operating Theatres Stracathro Hospital Trainee Assistant Perioperative Practitioner band 3 (to 4 upon completion of training) An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the multidisciplinary team within the operating departments in NHS Tayside. The post holder will work as a vital part of our team, participating in the day to day activities of an operating theatre. This post will initially be recruited at Band 3 and will progress to Band 4 following successful completion of the Assistant Theatre Practitioner training programme. You will play an important part in the patient’s journey, working within the operating department and assisting registered staff in the care and treatment of patients undergoing elective surgical procedures. You will also act as the scrub practitioner as delegated by a Registered Nurse ( RN ) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Experience as a Theatre Healthcare Support Worker is essential. The successful applicant will be based at the above mentioned site, but may be required to vary their workplace within the area covered by NHS Tayside, as required. Applicants must have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a diverse and fast paced team. Applicants who have not previously completed Assistant Perioperative Practitioner training will be required to complete this via NHS Scotland Academy in Golden Jubilee, completion of this training is mandatory to successful applicants. Informal enquiries can be made to: SCN Nicole Stewart Tele: 01356 665144 Hours of work are: 32 hours weekly You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will neeed to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside