We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Theatre Practitioner, in the Theatre Department, Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.
The Main Theatre Department is a busy unit providing a range of services across a number of specialities.
Participation in an on call rota is required to facilitate the provision of out of hours emergency services.
The Department has a friendly supportive environment, which is strongly centred on teamwork and patient care. The Theatre team are all dedicated to helping the people of their community and are proud to work in one of the most diverse, dynamic and beautiful counties in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates would be required to hold a RGN qualification or Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice and provide evidence of professional development, with a desire to work within the Post Operative Recovery area within the operating theatre department. Ideally the candidate will have experience of working within a recovery setting of the operating theatre, however, full support and training would be given to any candidate who is motivated to join our team.
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 19/11/2024.
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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 and Knowledge
Essential
* Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professionals Council registration (HCPC)
* Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
* Commitment to undertake an appropriate course of study
* To have 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
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
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