Job summary Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioner - Recovery A role in aninnovative and dynamic team with development opportunities working within afriendly and supportive learning environment. This is a fantastic opportunity with huge potential to develop and progress working within a motivated and enthusiastic team within Theatres at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. We currently have 13 Theatres throughout the hospital supporting specialisms such as Orthopaedics, Colorectal, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology and Upper GI. The successful candidate is required to rotate throughout a number of our surgical specialisms for their role. We deliver exemplary patient care resulting an excellent patient experience. Patient safety is at the forefront of our practice and it is widely recognised that our theatre practitioners play a vital role in our patient pathway. In return, we offer a number of comprehensive, internal and external development opportunities and support for career progression. If applicable to skill sets held, Dual roles will also be considered within Scrub and Anaesthetics. This post is advertised at 34.5 hours however, we are open to considering a minimum of 30 hours. Main duties of the job We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people with an aspiration to learn and develop, to join our inspirational team. In applying for this position, candidates should demonstrate effective leadership skills, ability to efficiently manage theatre list and promote patient safety as a priority. The successful candidate will demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication, clinical and decision making skills. The post holder will act as a role model, to facilitate and participate in teaching, act as, and support mentorship and preceptorship to junior members of the Theatre Team. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-NMR236-0325 Job locations Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD 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 NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner Teaching & Assessing course or active on the mentor database Post registration course relevant to peri-operative area Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to area knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines knowledge of national strategies related to sphere of nursing/midwifery and current professional nursing issues Desirable Degree in relevant clinical/professional subject Management qualification PALS/APLS knowledge of leadership and management theories Experience Essential Significant post registration experience Extensive experience in Theatre Management experience Desirable Experience of undertaking research work/audit work and standard setting Aptitude and Abilities Essential Evidence of good organisational skills Advanced clinical skills/knowledge relevant to area of expertise Evidence of people management and leadership skills alongside the ability to care with warmth and understanding Evidence of critical analysis skills Effective decision maker and problem solver Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients, relatives and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team Desirable Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation IT skills e.g. e-mail, MS word, PAS, synapse, ICE Values Essential Put Patients first Respectful of others Act with understanding of other people's difficulites Other Essential Able to work hours flexibly Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner Teaching & Assessing course or active on the mentor database Post registration course relevant to peri-operative area Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to area knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines knowledge of national strategies related to sphere of nursing/midwifery and current professional nursing issues Desirable Degree in relevant clinical/professional subject Management qualification PALS/APLS knowledge of leadership and management theories Experience Essential Significant post registration experience Extensive experience in Theatre Management experience Desirable Experience of undertaking research work/audit work and standard setting Aptitude and Abilities Essential Evidence of good organisational skills Advanced clinical skills/knowledge relevant to area of expertise Evidence of people management and leadership skills alongside the ability to care with warmth and understanding Evidence of critical analysis skills Effective decision maker and problem solver Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients, relatives and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team Desirable Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation IT skills e.g. e-mail, MS word, PAS, synapse, ICE Values Essential Put Patients first Respectful of others Act with understanding of other people's difficulites Other Essential Able to work hours flexibly Desirable Ability to speak Welsh 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)