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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 6
Contract
18 months (This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 30/04/2027)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Day and late shifts, weekends with night shifts)
Job ref
100-NMR339-1025
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/11/2025 23:59

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Theatre Practitioner (Anaesthetic)

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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Job overview

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 30/04/2027.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

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

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 five theatres in total, including a 24/7 service for NCEPOD, Ophthalmic, Trauma & Obstetrics.

We operate a 24/7 hour rota, this includes day, twilight and night shifts. 

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 27/11/2025.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

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.

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 development programme in next two 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 policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence 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
Kieran Hall
Job title
Senior Clinical Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970 627633
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