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Job Overview
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during all phases of the peri-operative period. Skilled assistance is provided in the anaesthetic, surgical, and post-operative care of the patient.
These skills are also employed in other satellite areas such as A&E Resus, X-Ray, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, and any ward requiring anaesthetic intervention, providing complete 24-hour emergency cover for which the post-holder carries a bleep.
Main duties of the job
* Communicate and develop a good professional working relationship with clinicians and all grades of staff within the department and other areas to ensure optimal patient care.
* Recognise the need and take responsibility for own continuing professional development (CPD).
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply want a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a supportive environment. As Wales' largest health organisation, we provide a full range of services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and benefit from our organisational values and ‘Proud to Lead’ framework.
We promote equality and diversity and are a “Disability Confident Employer”. Successful applicants will receive correspondence via the email registered on their application. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English, with no disadvantage to applicants.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Full job description and person specification are attached in supporting documents or available by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications And/or Knowledge
* HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
* Teaching/Mentoring/Assessing qualification
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
* Essential: Previous experience working within a theatre environment
Desirable
* Experience in various clinical specialties within the operating department
Aptitude And Abilities
* High-quality patient care demonstration
* Effective communication skills
* Ability to assume delegated responsibilities within a multidisciplinary setting, recognizing own limitations
* Motivated
Values
* Put patients first
* Respectful of others
* Act with understanding of others’ difficulties
Other
* Participation in on-call rota and night shifts required
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare
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