Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetic ODP/ RN (Anaesthetics)
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri Shifts to be discussed)
- Job ref
- 050-AHP227-1025
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Llandudno Hospital
- Town
- Llandudno
- Salary
- £31,516 - £38,364 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Operating Department Practitioner/RN (Anaesthetics)
Band 5
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Job overview
Do you have the skills and motivation to join our dynamic team?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC/NMC registered Operating Department Practitioner or R/N with required Anaesthetic qualification and an interest in orthopaedics to join our Anaesthetic Theatre team providing skilled anaesthetic support to BCUHB ‘Central’ theatres.
This post will be predominantly based in the newly built Orthopaedic Hub Theatres in Llandudno Hospital and may involve some shifts in YGC and Abergele Theatres.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide skilled anaesthetic assistance and 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, these skills may also be employed in other satellite areas
The successful candidate will work collaboratively and co-operatively with members of the multi-disciplinary.
All practitioners are encouraged to participate in the training and development of other staff members and students.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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/Experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC / NMC Registration
- Previous experience of working in theatres covering a wide variety of surgical specialities including Orthopaedics
- Diploma He or BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice (UK)
Desirable criteria
- Teaching / Mentoring Qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Skills
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate and evidence high quality patient care
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaking
Values
Essential criteria
- Put patients first
- Respectful of others
- Act with understanding of other peoples difficulties
Attitude & abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skillls
- Motivated
- Able to consistently demonstrate high quality patient care
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to participate in out of hours shifts eg, weekends/ nights/on call
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
- Julie Drane
- Job title
- Anaesthetic Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 845577
- Additional information
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