Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed Theatre Practitioners to undertake the role of Clinical Lead for Trauma and Orthopaedic within the Scrub speciality at Main Theatres, Princess of Wales Hospital.
From September 2025, Princess of Wales Main Theatres has been tasked with delivery a centralised Elective Arthroplasty initiative for Cwm Taff Morgannwg University Health board. The successful individual for this position with be tasked toprovide leadership to the team and drive forward innovative service change, in partnership with the Multidisciplinary Team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills and extensive knowledge of Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic services within the Theatre setting. You will work in collaboration with a dynamic managerial team, experienced clinical practitioners and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual with inspirational leadership skills and an appetite for developing staff, service redesign and delivery of safe and excellent care. The post holder will work in collaboration with the senior management team, providing senior advice, support and strategic leadership, along with professional challenges.
You will have had demonstrable success in a management and a clinical role and established your credibility with multiple stakeholders. Most of all, you will be able to motivate and engage others to ensure that the services we provide supports the UHB values, as well as having a pioneering approach that is not afraid to challenge convention and traditional ways of working.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Welsh language skills
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at Band 6 or above in a Theatre Setting
- Experience of Managing and Leading a team
- Significant Orthopaedic Scrub Experience
Desirable
- Currently working at Band 7 Level within Theatre Setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor Training
- Current UK NMC/HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Master's Degree, post graduate course in relevant subject or equivalent experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good standard of written application
- Evidence of CPD specific to role
Person Specification
Welsh language skills
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at Band 6 or above in a Theatre Setting
- Experience of Managing and Leading a team
- Significant Orthopaedic Scrub Experience
Desirable
- Currently working at Band 7 Level within Theatre Setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor Training
- Current UK NMC/HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Master's Degree, post graduate course in relevant subject or equivalent experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good standard of written application
- Evidence of CPD specific to role
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).
