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THEATRE SUITE
Operating Department Practitioner(ODP)
Band 5 – £33,247-£41,424 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. https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/lewis-harris-stornoway/
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Operating Department Practitoner (ODP) to join our theatre team. The post will provide varied experience in Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery areas within the theatre suite. Working within each area will be on a roational basis with plenty of opportunities to learn in, Elective General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Obs & Gynae, Oral surgery, Urology, Endoscopy, Emergency Trauma and also 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 a 11-mile radius or being prepared to stay in residency when on call.
We are very much patient focussed and there is a great team spirit within our small 2 theatres 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, financial and shopping benefits.
The successful applicant will be required to be registered with the PVG scheme and have HCPC 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.
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Closing Date 26th August 2025
