Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered, motivated & experienced Recovery Practitioner/ODP to undertake the role of Recovery Team Leader within our busy Main Theatre team at Morriston Hospital. The successful candidate will supervise the recovery team to assess, develop, implement and evaluate post-operative patient care on a daily basis and will work closely with all disciplines to ensure the effective running of the department within set guidelines in the absence of a Speciality Manager. You will manage own workload/area and supervise the work of others within a team. You will be involved in the deployment, supervision and teaching of staff within the clinical area and support the Speciality Managers in providing clinical and managerial leadership to Nursing/Operating Department Practitioners and support staff. You may also be required to work in similar departments across other hospital sites within the Health Board when service demands require. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will contribute to the daily running of the designated hub, ensuring the provision of the highest standards of care, services and patient safety in line with the Health Boards values. Provide professional leadership within the clinical area, providing direction and inspirational leadership to all members of theteam, acting as a role model at all times ensuring professional standards are maintained. Take the role of theatre coordinator overnight and at weekends in the absence of the Theatre Hub Manager / TheatreMatron. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. As when service demands, staff are required to work across all three hospital sites, within Swansea Bay University Health Board. We are committed to developing your professional competence, and building your skills through learning and education to maximise your career prospects. We have supported educational programmes with the University of Wales, Swansea to support your continuing professional development. Theatre documentation is recorded electronically, so IT skills are essential. 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. Date posted 07 March 2025 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 130-NMR036-0325 Job locations Morriston Hospital Main Theatres Heol Maes Eglwys Swansea SA6 6NL Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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 The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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 Nurse/RODP Evidence of registration with NMC/HCPC Teaching/Assessing course or Mentorship course In possession or working towards a Degree course Desirable Management course Clinical experience Essential Significant experience at Band 5 in theatre practice. Evidence of commitment to teaching Knowledge of governance in particular audit, quality issues and an understanding of research based evidence Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent leadership and inter-personal skills Excellent communication skills Responsible for Infection Control in conjunction with Speciality Manager Personal qualities Essential Ability to respond to the changing needs of the Operating Department Effective decision-maker Awareness of individual accountability Evidence of continuous professional development Committed to multi-professional team working Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/RODP Evidence of registration with NMC/HCPC Teaching/Assessing course or Mentorship course In possession or working towards a Degree course Desirable Management course Clinical experience Essential Significant experience at Band 5 in theatre practice. Evidence of commitment to teaching Knowledge of governance in particular audit, quality issues and an understanding of research based evidence Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent leadership and inter-personal skills Excellent communication skills Responsible for Infection Control in conjunction with Speciality Manager Personal qualities Essential Ability to respond to the changing needs of the Operating Department Effective decision-maker Awareness of individual accountability Evidence of continuous professional development Committed to multi-professional team working 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 Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Morriston Hospital Main Theatres Heol Maes Eglwys Swansea SA6 6NL Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)