Registered Scrub Nurse/Practitioner - Theatres, St. Woolos Hospital

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated Registered Scrub Nurse/Practitioner for the Theatres at St. Woolos Hospital.

To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the Theatre Directorate.

To contribute to the smooth running of the department in terms of taking charge of a Theatre on a regular basis and the department in the absence of the Team Leader.

The role will allow the successful applicants the opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge in all aspects of theatre practice.

Main duties of the job

Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme.

To support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused.

To assist in developing an environment which supports the value of nursing care within the Theatre Directorate.

To liaise and communicate with members of the MDT in the planning and delivery of patient care.

To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on current advances in Nursing.

To participate in the formal monitoring of standards.

To act as an advocate for patients and their significant others.

To be responsible for accurate records/standards for documentation, including IT, data collection and input.

You are welcome to have an informal visit.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future