Job summary
We are looking for an experienced senior registered practitioner to be part of our friendly and enthusiastic team in Main Theatre, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.
As a senior registered practitioner and team leader, you will be accountable for the delivery of a high standard of cost effective care without direct supervision, adopting current evidenced based practice whilst adhering to legal requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies.
The successful individual will be able to provide expert clinical leadership, whilst being accountable for one's own professional actions and be responsible for the effective running of the service.
The post is a full time vacancy and will require participation in a variety of shift patterns which could include but not limited to days, evenings, nights, weekends and on call rota.
Main duties of the job
To have the responsibility in providing expert levels of practice and knowledge, promoting evidence based care within the Peri-Operative Practice and working within personal, professional and corporate boundaries.
To act as a professional role model to all in the Peri-Operative team, and work according to the Health Board values.
Ensure that staff participate in a developing culture where openness and a positive approach to learning, change management and continuous professional development are attained.
Demonstrate the ability to deal with complex physical and psychological needs and use one's judgement in negotiating and adapting patient care to provide solutions.
Takes the lead in planning, organising and initiating developments in services.
Participate and support the Senior Nurse/ Clinical Manager in multidisciplinary clinical audit programmes including relevant standards relating to the speciality.
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 11/3/25
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 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.
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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 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.
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 and current NMC Registration OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner and current HCPC Registration
- Degree/ Diploma in Health Subject
- Leadership/ Management modules
- Relevant post basic courses and/or experience within specialty to postgraduate diploma level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Specific clinical education/training related to Peri-Operative practice
Desirable
- Teaching/ Assessment/ Mentoring qualification
- Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze/ Silver)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-professional environment
- Able to work autonomously
- Highly specialised knowledge and skills within speciality
- Demonstrate ability to innovative and lead change
- Ability to undertake clinical audit
Desirable
- Proven commitment to Peri-Operative practice by evidence of professional development
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 and current NMC Registration OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner and current HCPC Registration
- Degree/ Diploma in Health Subject
- Leadership/ Management modules
- Relevant post basic courses and/or experience within specialty to postgraduate diploma level
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Specific clinical education/training related to Peri-Operative practice
Desirable
- Teaching/ Assessment/ Mentoring qualification
- Improving Quality Together (IQT Bronze/ Silver)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-professional environment
- Able to work autonomously
- Highly specialised knowledge and skills within speciality
- Demonstrate ability to innovative and lead change
- Ability to undertake clinical audit
Desirable
- Proven commitment to Peri-Operative practice by evidence of professional development
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).
