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 specialties 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.
Informal visits welcome.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
* Preparation of anaesthetic equipment
* Act as patient advocate during surgery
* Assist in intubation
* Attend cardiac arrest calls
* Attend trauma calls
* Care of patients during their theatre journey
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Operating Department Practitioner or an equivalent qualification (Nursing degree / Registered General Nurse for example; applicant must have anaesthetic qualification if RGN)
Experience
Essential
* Student placement in theatre
* Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the surgical environment and type of work to be undertaken
* Anaesthetic Experience
Desirable
* Previous experience in a theatre environment
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
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