Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Scrub Practitioner to help lead the Day surgery theatre team. The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) is a high turnover unit currently running 5 Theatres, specialising in a range of surgical disciplines including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Pain. The role is an excellent opportunity to advance your clinical leadership skills and support education for team members within the surgical setting. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills who can empower and inspire a team. Staff are expected to support other sites within the health board, when necessary, thus the successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility within their service Main duties of the job The main duties of the role will oversee all surgical specialities, ensuring smooth patient flow, managing staff, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction, coordinating and supporting a Theatre team. The post holder will be expected to provide care to elective patients. To deputise for the Ward Manager as required. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-NMR757-1124 Job locations Nevill Hall Hospital Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG 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. 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 Essential Registered Adult Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner Management Qualification in Leadership or currently enrolled. Mentorship qualification. Valid NMC or HCPC Registration Desirable Working towards masters RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Essential Extensive experience at a Band 5 Experience of managing theatre sessions, staff and resources. Desirable Rotational scrub experience across specialities / sites. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential Knowledge of theatre safety directives. Knowledge and understanding of governance and its application to practice. Technical / administration skills conducive with working in the perioperative environment. Good writing and communication skills. Good understanding / knowledge of B.A.D.S and G.I.R.F.T. Evidence of professional and continuing development. Desirable Knowledge of wider issues and reforms in the NHS. Able to speak Welsh PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Effectively manage theatre, support colleagues and ensure patient safety. In-depth surgical knowledge. Attention to detail, problem solving abilities. Professionalism and integrity. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Adult Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner Management Qualification in Leadership or currently enrolled. Mentorship qualification. Valid NMC or HCPC Registration Desirable Working towards masters RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Essential Extensive experience at a Band 5 Experience of managing theatre sessions, staff and resources. Desirable Rotational scrub experience across specialities / sites. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential Knowledge of theatre safety directives. Knowledge and understanding of governance and its application to practice. Technical / administration skills conducive with working in the perioperative environment. Good writing and communication skills. Good understanding / knowledge of B.A.D.S and G.I.R.F.T. Evidence of professional and continuing development. Desirable Knowledge of wider issues and reforms in the NHS. Able to speak Welsh PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Effectively manage theatre, support colleagues and ensure patient safety. In-depth surgical knowledge. Attention to detail, problem solving abilities. Professionalism and integrity. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Nevill Hall Hospital Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)