Trainee Associate Theatre Practitioner

Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are capable of performing a range of technical and support duties within the operating theatre. The department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital undertakes a wide range of operations with the service providing 24 hour emergency cover as well as Day Surgery/Ambulatory care.

It is essential that you are a good communicator, flexible with regards to shift patterns and capable of becoming multi-skilled. Computer skills are advantageous. 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. This post will require training so applicants will be on an Annex 21 until completion of the course.

Informal enquiries to Theatre Education Team  David Seaton or Pauline Welsh Page no:

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

This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.

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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.