Theatre Practitioner

Job summary We are looking for a enthusiastic and experienced recovery practitioner to join our team at Bronglais General Hospital.
As a band 6, you will be required to support the day to day running of the recovery service/team.The Department has a friendly supportive environment, which is strongly centred on teamwork and patient care.The recovery team is a very dynamic and specialised team with high emphasis placed on advanced airway management and close multi-disciplinary practise.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate would be required to hold a RGN/ RN qualification or a Diploma/ Degree in Operating Department Practice.We are a proactive, student nurse/ ODP placement provider, therefore candidate must have a mentorship qualification or be willing to work towards it.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Interviews to be held on 08/01/25 About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.
Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.
In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.
If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential RGN Level 1 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Specific clinical training/education related to Theatre/recovery/anaesthetics Evidence of Continued professional development to postgraduate diploma level Expanded clinical nursing skills Willing to undertake an in-house leadership development programme in next two years Willing to undertake other training essential to role Desirable Management/Leadership programme BSc (in health related subject)/willing to work toward Teaching and assessing module Recognised critical care course/module Clinical Supervision Module Certificate/diploma in orthopaedic or trauma nursing Experience Essential Post registration experience including experience in the relevant clinical field Multi skilled competencies within the operating department Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)