Anaesthetic Practitioner Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

Job summary

We're seeking dedicated Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) who are enthusiastic about operating theatre environments.

Our department comprises 12 operating theatres, offering a distinct working style conducive to a positive work environment, effective team collaboration, and optimal patient care.

This role is well-suited for both new and experienced practitioners. You'll join an expert team, expanding your skill set and establishing a career in theatres.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need to be a registered Nurse or ODP.As an anaesthetic practitioner, you'll collaborate with anaesthetists and the surgical team to uphold high standards in patient care within the operating theatre environment. Main duties include:Prepare a wide range of specialist equipment, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices that safely assist in delivering anaesthesia for the patients.Ensure the UHB policies and procedures are followed, and staff act in relation to their professional registration requirement.Ensure that their mandatory training is completed annually or as required.Enhance patient care by ensuring effective assessment of patient's needs, this includes making decisions on issues surrounding surgical emergencies/problems requiring immediate action.Liaising with the appropriate clinical specialists/ team leaders about individual patient care and requirements.Daily input and retrieval of patient information appropriate to the Unit from the Trust information technology systems including electronic Theatre Management System.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.