Job summary
Morriston Hospital Theatre department are looking to appoint Band 5 Recovery practitioner. You will be based in Morriston Hospital, but may need to work across site if required. The successful applicant will be part of a team who aim to deliver the highest standards of patient care for our patients within our theatre department.
The Health Board shares a commitment to improving the quality of patient care and the future theatre services delivered in this locality.
In Morriston Theatre department you will be working alongside committed healthcare experts, who want to constantly develop the care that we give to our patients.
Our busy operating theatres cover a wide range of specialities which will provide you excellent career and training opportunities. This role requires applicants who are motivated and hardworking and as your confidence and knowledge grows our training team will support you to fulfil your potential.
Our Health Board values are at the heart of everything we do, these include Caring for each other working together and Always improving.
Main duties of the job
As with all theatre environments, each day with us has its own special demands as we have a variety of theatre activity on any given day so we are looking for individuals who are flexible, innovative, highly motivated with great people skills who want to learn and develop within a challenging and exciting area of patient care. Continuing professional development is encouraged and you will be expected to promote and participate actively in education, research, clinical governance, audit and guidelines. You will be encouraged to take part in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within the health board.
You should be enthusiastic and flexible in your approach, with a commitment to providing excellence in Theatre care. In return you will be joining a friendly, supportive, highly motivated team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
If you are a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, with current UK professional registration relevant for the post then we'd love to hear from you.
We would welcome applicants with Theatre experience or for those looking for a new challenge. Applicants who do not have previous theatre experience will undergo a full training and support programme to fully equip our staff with the skills they require.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
1. Registered Nurse/ODP Evidence of Registration with NMC/HPC
Desirable
2. Relevant post basic course or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
3. Demonstrate an interest in Operating Department Practice/Nursing.
Desirable
4. Relevant theatre recovery experience
Values
Essential
5. Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
Desirable
6. Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
7. Good interpersonal / communication skills
8. Demonstrate an awareness of the need for self development
9. Demonstrate an awareness of the need to be involved in teaching
10. Awareness of Health and Safety Responsibilities
Desirable
11. Ability to speak Welsh