Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-AHP109-0425
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Operating Department Practitioner
Band 5
Job overview
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during all phases of the peri-operative period. Skilled assistance is provided in the anaesthetic, surgical and the post operative care of the patient.
These skills are also employed in other satellite areas e.g. A&E Resus, X-Ray, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology and any ward requiring anaesthetic intervention, providing complete 24hr emergency cover for which the post-holder carries a bleep.
Main duties of the job
Communicate and develop a good professional working relationship with clinicians and all grades of staff within the department and other areas to ensure optimal patient care. Recognise the need and take responsibility for own continuing professional development (CPD).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable criteria
- Teaching/Mentoring/ assessing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working within a theatre environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a wide variety of clinical specialities within the operating department
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to consistently demonstrate high quality patient care
- Effective communication skills
- Able to assume delegated responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary setting whilst recognising own dexterity limitations
- Motivated
Values
Essential criteria
- Put patients first
- Respectful of others
- Act with understanding of other peoples difficulties
Other
Essential criteria
- Must be able to participate on an On-call Rota and night shifts
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sonia Owen
- Job title
- Team Leader Operating department Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 841834
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