Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated, experienced individual to join our Scrub 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, Ophthalmic, Trauma & Obstetrics.
We operate a 24/7 hour rota, this includes day, twilight and on call 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 23/06/2025.
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 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.
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 isdesirablefor 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.
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 isdesirablefor 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
- 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
- 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
- Post registration experience including experience in the relevant clinical field
- Multi skilled competencies within the operating department
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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
- Post registration experience including experience in the relevant clinical field
- Multi skilled competencies within the operating department
Language Skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
