Our Day Surgery Team at Prince Philip Hospital and Amman Valley Hospital are forward thinking, dynamic and innovative, and we are looking for a like-minded Scrub practitioner with experience of working within Theatres. We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic band 5 Practitioner who is willing and able to support our Day Surgery Unit, who has initiative and good communication skills.
We are looking for an individual who is flexible to a six-day working week, innovative and dynamic in outlook, with a keen sense of team working and eager to learn.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of care within the Department whilst caring for a group of patients from an array of specialities including but not limited to: orthopaedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, vascular and urology. You will be expected to undertake link roles that you have shown an interest in, and auditing activities as delegated by the Senior Nurse.
Applicants must be enthusiastic and a hard-working individual who is looking to play an integral part in the Unit's pro-active team.
We are keen to support personal and professional development in a friendly atmosphere this includes the support of a dedicated full time Clinical Practice Educator. If you are committed to joining our current team, we want to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 12/02/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
1. Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
2. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
3. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
4. Community facilities, including 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
5. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) OR Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
* Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
* Commitment to undertake an appropriate course of study
* To have a knowledge and understanding of all surgical specialities within the operating department
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Diploma in theatre perioperative practice
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of experience use of equipment and materials
Desirable
* Post registration experience
* Relevant experience in all specialities: General/Orthopaedic/Gynae/Urology/Trauma
* Experience in the supervision/teaching of students, support staff and others
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Prince Philip Hospital and Amman Valley Hospital
Llanelli and Amman Valley
SA14 8QF
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