We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated applicants to apply for the Charge Nurse role (Band 6) in Theatre Recovery Area for a permanent contract.
You will have competencies normally associated with substantial experience at senior band 5 level and be able to demonstrate the ability to take on delegated task and see them to completion.
The post holder supports the SCN to ensure safe, efficient and effective management of the recovery area by:-
• Having continuing responsibility for the recovery area and creating a safe environment for both staff and patient.
• Providing professional and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, and being responsible for the assessing, planning and implementing programmes of care, and for the setting of standards of care within the operating department, providing high quality patient centred care to the conscious/ unconscious patient in a safe environment.
• Having responsibility for co-ordinating all nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient use of theatre capacity for elective, day surgery, paediatric and emergency surgery
• Assisting in the educational development of the team
• Ensuring the efficient use of all resources
• By providing support to the SCN and having delegated responsibilities
Applicants should be educated to degree level or working towards or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Applicants must have -
• 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 / inspire others
• Evidence of being able to work using own initiative
Enquires to SCN Spark 01592 643355 Ext 28428
Hours will be worked to meet the needs of the service which may include day, night and weekend shifts, if this is required
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
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.
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.