Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
We have a busy 7 theatre operating department within Prince Charles that covers a range of specialties including general surgery, colorectal, Maxillary facial, head and neck, orthopaedics, trauma, gynae and obstetrics.
The successful candidate will be expected to work within all specialties delivering patient care at the highest level. Shift work will include days, nights, afternoons and weekends. Primary role will be within anaesthetics but there may be a requirement to work within scrub and recovery where the need arises.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner to join the team at Prince Charles Hospital.
You will be a registered Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with an interest in Anaesthetics. You will actively participate in and maintain the highest standard of care and safety for patients, visitors and staff in the Theatres suite. Successful applicants will cover all areas and specialities of the department as well as being a member of the cardiac arrest team, radiology cases as well as MRI procedures.
In Cwm Taf Morgannwg, we are passionate about getting it right for patients and their families and in order to achieve this we are looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individuals.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job responsibilities
* Preparation of anaesthetic equipment
* Assist in intubation
* Attend cardiac arrest calls
* Attend trauma calls
* Care of patients during their theatre journey
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Operating Department Practitioner or an equivalent qualification Nursing degree / Registered General Nurse for example (Applicant must have anaesthetic qualification if RGN)
Experience
* Student placement in theatre
* Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the surgical environment and type of work to be undertaken
* Anaesthetic Experience
* Previous experience in a theatre environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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