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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Day and late shifts with an on call commitment
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Various full and part time hours are available
Job ref
100-NMR574-1124
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwilli General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/12/2024 23:59

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Theatre Practitioner

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated, experienced individual to join our Anaesthetic Practitioner Team at Glangwilli General Hospital, Carmarthen. 

As a department we focus on patient safety, excellence and staff well being so we are looking for individual's who have these values at the centre of their practice.

The Main Theatre is a very productive department, providing a range of services across a number of specialities. There are nine theatres in total, including a 24/7 service for NCEPOD, Trauma & Obstetrics.

We operate a 24/7 hour rota, this includes day, twilight and on call shifts. The post requires you to participate as a member of the MET, Trauma, Paediatric emergency teams.

Main duties of the job

The Department has a friendly supportive environment, which is strongly centred on teamwork and patient care. The successful candidate would be required to hold a RGN/RN qualification or a Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice.  

We are a proactive, student nurse/ODP placement provider, therefore candidates must possess mentorship qualification or willing to work towards. Within theatres staff development is a priority and we have a dedicated Lead for Education Training and Development and as such we can offer opportunities to obtain further perioperative qualifications.

Experience in Emergency care is desirable but not essential, we offer an excellent induction programme which includes supernumerary preceptorship to ensure competencies are achieved, plus you will have access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities provided by our dedicated theatre education 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 10/12/2024.

Working for our organisation

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:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

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.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
 
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.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • RGN Level 1 or Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
  • Specific clinical training/education related to Theatre/recovery/anaesthetics
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development to post graduate diploma level
  • Expanded clinical nursing skills
  • Willing to undertake an in-house leadership programme in next 2 years
  • Willing to undertake other training essential to role
Desirable criteria
  • Management/Leadership programme
  • BSc (in health related subject)/willing to work toward
  • Certificate/diploma in orthopaedic or trauma nursing
  • Teaching and assessing module
  • Recognised critical care course/module
  • Clinical Supervision Module

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post registration experience including experience in the relevant clinical field
  • Multi skilled competencies within the operating department

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gareth Harries
Job title
Senior Operating Department Practioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 227377
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