About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN/ODP with over 3 years’ experience scrubbing and leading a team in General Surgery and/or ENT specialties. In addition the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the planning and development of the New Monklands Hospital. Informal enquiries to Mary Crombie 01236 712404.
In this key role, you will:
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Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
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Responsible for the assessment and initiation of advanced care needs within the Perioperative environment
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To maintain effective communications with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
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To monitor standards of care within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Department, Directorate, Division and Professional Bodies and report outcomes to senior staff to enable monitoring of standards of care
What You'll Bring:
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Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration/SVQIII in Operating Department Practice/Diploma in Operating Department Practice
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Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
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Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
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Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
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Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Mary Crombie, Senior Charge Nurse on [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Stephanie McNeill, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
