Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Theatre Practitioners to join our teams based across Hywel Dda University Health Board. We have vacancies available in the following areas:
1. Theatre Practitioner - Recovery - Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen. (1 x Recovery )
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Nurses/ Operating Department Practitioners that are passionate & motivated about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.
Theatres - There are multiple theatre sites across Hywel Dda University Health Board which cover a range of specialities including, but not limited to, emergency surgery, obstetrics, general surgery, trauma and orthopaedic. Each individual theatre team comprises of scrub staff, circulating staff, Operating Department Practitioners, Recovery staff and HCSW's, and there are a range of opportunities within main theatres. The shift pattern will depend on the area worked and can be discussed at interview.
There may be an expectation to travel to other sites when needed.
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 11/12/2024.
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, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
2. Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professionals Council registration (HCPC)
3. Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
4. Commitment to undertake an appropriate course of study
5. To have knowledge and understanding of all surgical specialities within the operating department
6. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
7. Diploma in theatre perioperative practice
Experience
Essential
8. Evidence of experience use of equipment and materials
Desirable
9. Post registration experience
10. Relevant experience in all specialities - General/ orthopaedic/ gynae/ urology/ trauma
11. Experience in the supervision/ teaching of students, support staff and others
Language Skills
Desirable
12. Welsh Speaker (Level 1)