Job summary This post is fixed term/secondment for 3 years to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. The PACU Assistant practitioner role is designed to deliver evidence based care under thedirection and support of a registered nurse or operating department practitioner by followingoperating theatre LocSSIPS/ operating department standards of practice and BCUHB protocols,procedures and policies.The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of safe, individualised,efficient and cost effective care under the supervision/delegation of a registered nurse/ODP.They will provide a safe and supportive environment in order to care for patients within theperi -operative environment to meet care needs.CAJE REF: 2019.0232CAJE Reference/Date:2The post holder will communicate effectively at all times and work collaboratively with otherteam members.The post holder will practice in accordance with BCUHB standards and statutory requirementsand operate within role boundaries and assessed competencies.The post holder will develop the role as required within the boundaries of the KSF post outlineand agreed competencies. Main duties of the job To undertake allocated duties in relation to the individualised care of the patient as identified by the RN/ODP in accordance with theatre/BCUHB policies/procedures To be involved in the preparation of the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit on a day to day basis, ensuring the correct equipment is available Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels as well as assisting with the ordering of individual stock items needed. Reporting any discrepancies. Assist in the cleaning of the environment, including patient trolleys and PACU equipment Ensure that any changes in patients condition or circumstances are reported immediately to the appropriate person/RN/ODP in charge The post holder must perform within the code of conduct for healthcare support workers in Wales (2011) and under supervision of RN/ODP, and understand own role, its limitations and scope of practice. Ensure that agreed ODSOPS for theatre and protocols for BCUHB pertaining to the delivery of patient care in the operating department are adhered to Ensure that records of patient care are accurately recorded Use equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and report any faults immediately. Accurately record all assessment and care delivery delegated by the RN/ODP Accurately input information onto the theatre information system Maintain agreed stock levels, including monitoring expiry dates of disposable items About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year a year Contract Fixed term Duration 3 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-ACS193-0425 Job locations PACU, Theatres, Ysbyty Gwynedd Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW Job description Job responsibilities To undertake allocated duties in relation to the individualised care of the patient asidentified by the RN/ODP in accordance with theatre/BCUHB policies/procedures. To be involved in the preparation of the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit on a day to day basis,ensuring the correct equipment is available Liaise with other departments to ensure that ongoing equipment will be available Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels as well as assisting with the ordering ofindividual stock items needed. Reporting any discrepancies. Ensure environment is conducive to patient safety and comfort, initiating reports of anyfaults of failures in:- heating, lighting, ventilation and equipment Assist in the cleaning of the environment, including patient trolleys and PACU equipment Assist with unpacking and correctly storing all medical/surgical goods coming into thedepartment Correct disposal of dirty linen, suction liners and clinical waste, including sharps boxes inaccordance with theatre ODSOP and BCUHB policy The safe handling of waste products in relation to personal protection as regards thethreat of injury from sharps Ensure that any changes in patients condition or circumstances are reported immediatelyto the appropriate person/RN/ODP in charge Utilise transferable skills within level of competence The post holder must perform within the code of conduct for healthcare support workersin Wales (2011) and under supervision of RN/ODP, and understand own role, its limitationsand scope of practice.PATIENT CARE: Undertake practical patient care and respect the patients right to privacy, dignity andconfidentiality at all times Have an understanding of the patients individual needs Assist with the positioning of patients, onto trolleys or beds, ensuring the patients comfortand safety during operative procedures taking into account each individual patientproblem, eg. stiff/arthritic limbs, which may make positioning difficult Assist in the preparation of PACU for an operating list ensuring that all necessary resourcesare available; report to person in charge any problems before the list start. Act as a member of the team- to assist and anticipate the needs of the PACU nurse ie. Asa runner for instruments, sutures, dressings, disposal. Ensure that agreed ODSOPS for theatre and protocols for BCUHB pertaining to the deliveryof patient care in the operating department are adhered to Ensure that records of patient care are accurately recorded Use equipment in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and report any faultsCAJE Reference/Date:3immediately. Assist theatre staff in the handling of specimens according to departmental ODSOPS Assist with the handling and safe transfer of specimens to the relevant Pathology serviceand replenish sample pots Assist the PACU staff in the transfer of the clean and contaminated instruments and waste,in accordance with departmental ODSOP Make constructive suggestions as to how services can be improved for patients andcolleagues Contribute to the assessment, planning and care delivery within scope of competenceunder the supervision of RN/ODP. Accurately record all assessment and care delivery delegated by the RN/ODPCOMMUNICATION: Communicate with patients, hospital staff and visitors, in a respectful manner ,whichpromotes self-esteem and standards of professionalism Ensure the person that has overall responsibility for the management of the PostAnaesthetic Care Unit is informed of matters that effect the continuity of the operatingsession Conduct interpersonal communication in a manner, which does not cause a distraction toother members of the PACU team Liaise with other departments and collect or deliver items as necessary and ensureeffective transfer of information Accurately input information onto the theatre information system Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times Demonstrate a personal commitment to equality and diversity. Identify and take action when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity. Make use of the theatre information system (TIS) and other relevant IT systems required inthe clinical environment.RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Demonstrate knowledge of available resources and their uses for patient care, ensuringsafe and cost effective use Be open to change, and have some awareness of its implementation Minimise wastage using good working practices Maintain agreed stock levels, including monitoring expiry dates of disposable items Safely store sets and items arriving from sterile suppliesEDUCATION: Recognise the need to keep up to date with the relevant information required to carry outthe role Explore personal strengths and weaknesses with a view to self improvement and have aclear plan for own personal and professional development as part of the yearly appraisalprocess Participate with the training of students and new staff within the constraints of the role Assist in the audit process by collecting data as requested by senior colleagues Take responsibility for maintaining own personal development to provide evidence forPADR and KSF progressionCAJE Reference/Date:4 Seek and reflect on feedback from the team and supervisors and adapt own practice ifnecessary. Make an active contribution to developing the workplace as a learning environmentHEALTH AND SAFETY/RISK/INFECTION CONTROL Adhere to the infection control policies with regard to aseptic techniques and assist inmaintaining the clinical environment in a manner which promotes hygiene and the healthneeds of patients and staff Ensure all areas are clean and tidy and functional for each patient Ensure the correct transportation of hazardous materials in compliance with health andsafety regulations observing security issues involved with handling such materials as pertheatre ODSOP Undertake work activities consistent with the assessment and management of risk ie. Byidentifying the risks and hazards encountered by self and colleagues during the workingday, when they arise, minimising the risk where possible and reporting them to the personin charge and via Datix. Attend all health, safety and security statutory and mandatory training as required. Have a good understanding of relevant clinical standards and audit, and participate inaudit, when required to do so, recognising that regular audit supports qualityimprovement in service delivery.PERSONAL: Maintain a professional and caring manner at all times towards patients, colleagues andvisitors to the department Work at all times as part of the multidisciplinary health care team promoting good workingrelationships Through the appraisal process evaluate personal performance and development and agreecare development needs and training requirements Participate in all mandatory training and ensure familiarity with fire and safety regulations Practice with full regards to theatre ODSOPs and BCUHB policies Promote equal opportunities for staff and patients in accordance with BCUHB policies Undertake such duties as may be required, and are consistent with the responsibilities ofthe grade Job description Job responsibilities To undertake allocated duties in relation to the individualised care of the patient asidentified by the RN/ODP in accordance with theatre/BCUHB policies/procedures. To be involved in the preparation of the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit on a day to day basis,ensuring the correct equipment is available Liaise with other departments to ensure that ongoing equipment will be available Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels as well as assisting with the ordering ofindividual stock items needed. Reporting any discrepancies. Ensure environment is conducive to patient safety and comfort, initiating reports of anyfaults of failures in:- heating, lighting, ventilation and equipment Assist in the cleaning of the environment, including patient trolleys and PACU equipment Assist with unpacking and correctly storing all medical/surgical goods coming into thedepartment Correct disposal of dirty linen, suction liners and clinical waste, including sharps boxes inaccordance with theatre ODSOP and BCUHB policy The safe handling of waste products in relation to personal protection as regards thethreat of injury from sharps Ensure that any changes in patients condition or circumstances are reported immediatelyto the appropriate person/RN/ODP in charge Utilise transferable skills within level of competence The post holder must perform within the code of conduct for healthcare support workersin Wales (2011) and under supervision of RN/ODP, and understand own role, its limitationsand scope of practice.PATIENT CARE: Undertake practical patient care and respect the patients right to privacy, dignity andconfidentiality at all times Have an understanding of the patients individual needs Assist with the positioning of patients, onto trolleys or beds, ensuring the patients comfortand safety during operative procedures taking into account each individual patientproblem, eg. stiff/arthritic limbs, which may make positioning difficult Assist in the preparation of PACU for an operating list ensuring that all necessary resourcesare available; report to person in charge any problems before the list start. Act as a member of the team- to assist and anticipate the needs of the PACU nurse ie. Asa runner for instruments, sutures, dressings, disposal. Ensure that agreed ODSOPS for theatre and protocols for BCUHB pertaining to the deliveryof patient care in the operating department are adhered to Ensure that records of patient care are accurately recorded Use equipment in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and report any faultsCAJE Reference/Date:3immediately. Assist theatre staff in the handling of specimens according to departmental ODSOPS Assist with the handling and safe transfer of specimens to the relevant Pathology serviceand replenish sample pots Assist the PACU staff in the transfer of the clean and contaminated instruments and waste,in accordance with departmental ODSOP Make constructive suggestions as to how services can be improved for patients andcolleagues Contribute to the assessment, planning and care delivery within scope of competenceunder the supervision of RN/ODP. Accurately record all assessment and care delivery delegated by the RN/ODPCOMMUNICATION: Communicate with patients, hospital staff and visitors, in a respectful manner ,whichpromotes self-esteem and standards of professionalism Ensure the person that has overall responsibility for the management of the PostAnaesthetic Care Unit is informed of matters that effect the continuity of the operatingsession Conduct interpersonal communication in a manner, which does not cause a distraction toother members of the PACU team Liaise with other departments and collect or deliver items as necessary and ensureeffective transfer of information Accurately input information onto the theatre information system Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times Demonstrate a personal commitment to equality and diversity. Identify and take action when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity. Make use of the theatre information system (TIS) and other relevant IT systems required inthe clinical environment.RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Demonstrate knowledge of available resources and their uses for patient care, ensuringsafe and cost effective use Be open to change, and have some awareness of its implementation Minimise wastage using good working practices Maintain agreed stock levels, including monitoring expiry dates of disposable items Safely store sets and items arriving from sterile suppliesEDUCATION: Recognise the need to keep up to date with the relevant information required to carry outthe role Explore personal strengths and weaknesses with a view to self improvement and have aclear plan for own personal and professional development as part of the yearly appraisalprocess Participate with the training of students and new staff within the constraints of the role Assist in the audit process by collecting data as requested by senior colleagues Take responsibility for maintaining own personal development to provide evidence forPADR and KSF progressionCAJE Reference/Date:4 Seek and reflect on feedback from the team and supervisors and adapt own practice ifnecessary. Make an active contribution to developing the workplace as a learning environmentHEALTH AND SAFETY/RISK/INFECTION CONTROL Adhere to the infection control policies with regard to aseptic techniques and assist inmaintaining the clinical environment in a manner which promotes hygiene and the healthneeds of patients and staff Ensure all areas are clean and tidy and functional for each patient Ensure the correct transportation of hazardous materials in compliance with health andsafety regulations observing security issues involved with handling such materials as pertheatre ODSOP Undertake work activities consistent with the assessment and management of risk ie. Byidentifying the risks and hazards encountered by self and colleagues during the workingday, when they arise, minimising the risk where possible and reporting them to the personin charge and via Datix. Attend all health, safety and security statutory and mandatory training as required. Have a good understanding of relevant clinical standards and audit, and participate inaudit, when required to do so, recognising that regular audit supports qualityimprovement in service delivery.PERSONAL: Maintain a professional and caring manner at all times towards patients, colleagues andvisitors to the department Work at all times as part of the multidisciplinary health care team promoting good workingrelationships Through the appraisal process evaluate personal performance and development and agreecare development needs and training requirements Participate in all mandatory training and ensure familiarity with fire and safety regulations Practice with full regards to theatre ODSOPs and BCUHB policies Promote equal opportunities for staff and patients in accordance with BCUHB policies Undertake such duties as may be required, and are consistent with the responsibilities ofthe grade Person Specification Qualifications and/or knowledge. Essential Level 4 certificate in higher education: healthcare practice or working towards Experience Essential Experience of working in the peri-operative environment. Desirable Relevant healthcare experience. Understanding of the assistant PACU practitioner role. Aptitude and abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Effective communicator Self motivated Caring attitude towards patients. Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team Ability to deal with complex and difficult situations Recognises own limitations Able to assimilate new knowledge and skills effectively Positive attitude Able to accept constructive criticism Good organisational skills Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Basic IT skills Values Essential Put Patients first Value and respect others Work collaboratively Person Specification Qualifications and/or knowledge. Essential Level 4 certificate in higher education: healthcare practice or working towards Experience Essential Experience of working in the peri-operative environment. Desirable Relevant healthcare experience. Understanding of the assistant PACU practitioner role. Aptitude and abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Effective communicator Self motivated Caring attitude towards patients. Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team Ability to deal with complex and difficult situations Recognises own limitations Able to assimilate new knowledge and skills effectively Positive attitude Able to accept constructive criticism Good organisational skills Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Basic IT skills Values Essential Put Patients first Value and respect others Work collaboratively 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address PACU, Theatres, Ysbyty Gwynedd Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)