Theatre Staff Nurse/ ODP

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.

THEATRE SUITE

Staff Nurse/ODP

Band 5 – £31,892- £39,735 per annum

Plus £1,349 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

37 Hours per Week

Full Time Permanent Post

A vacancy has arisen in the Theatre Suite, Western Isles Hospital on the Island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. This is an archipelago of islands of the west coast of Scotland offering dramatic landscapes with outstanding beauty, access to wildlife, outdoor pursuits and traditional culture and values. Visit Scotland

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Scrub nurse to join our theatre scrub team. The post will provide varied experience and scrubbing opportunities to learn in Elective General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Obs & Gynae, Oral surgery, Urology, Endoscopy, Emergency Trauma and a Named Nurse role.

Working hours will be shiftwork (early/late) Monday-Sunday and the successful applicant will be required to participate in an out-of-hours “on call” rota, living within an 11-mile radius or being prepared to stay in residency when on call.

We are very much patient focused and there is a great team spirit within our small department.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a flexible team-orientated approach.

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure.

The successful applicant will be required to be registered with the PVG scheme and have NMC registration. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

For further information please contact Lesley Sangster, Senior Charge Nurse, Theatre, on 01851 704704 ext. 2114.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website NHS Scotland along with a job description.

Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

Closing Date 25th April 2025