Perioperative Care Practitioner

NHS; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health board in Wales is seeking a Perioperative Care Practitioner to provide anaesthesia care and contribute to service development. The ideal candidate will have valid UK HCPC registration, theatre, and anaesthetic experience. Welsh language skills are desirable. You will work in a collaborative environment dedicated to high standards of patient care and have access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Valid UK HCPC Registration required.
• Theatre and anaesthetic experience necessary.
• Welsh language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia care and assistance.
• Support the clinical leads in service delivery.
• Contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway.

Skills

Theatre experience

Anaesthetic experience

Welsh language skills (Level 3 or above)

Education

Valid UK HCPC Registration

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Perioperative Care Practitioner

The closing date is 01 December 2025

To provide Anaesthesia care/assistance and develop skills through rotation through Anaesthetic areas.

Work towards the highest standards of patient care in Anaesthesia to reflect the standards and values of the University Health Board.

Support the Deputy Clinical Lead/ Clinical Lead to develop and implement policies and procedures.

Support the Deputy Clinical Lead/ Clinical Lead on duty in providing a safe, effective and efficient delivery of the service.

Support the development of students within the area.

Occasionally required to ensure an effective service in the absence of a Deputy Clinical Lead/ Clinical Lead.

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

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioner at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital theatre department.

We seek enthusiastic individuals to work in Main Theatres covering a variety of specialities. The role encompasses all shift types to meet departmental needs, requires individuals who are hard working, motivated and keen to further their development within a supportive culture.

You will be expected to use clinical and evidence based knowledge and skills to actively contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identifying opportunities and supporting individuals in the delivery of high quality patient care.

The Operating Theatres are a really exciting and interesting place to work.

Emergency cover is 24/7 365 days a year with on-call provision.

This is a big opportunity in a vibrant Health Board, who is committed to staff education and development with a Perioperative Educator available to teach on site and support is provided through mentors and a highly experienced team.

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:

We listen, learn, and improve.

We treat everyone with respect.

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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Valid UK HCPC Registration

Experience or Knowledge

• Theatre experience or knowledge
• Anaesthetic Experience
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at a Level 3 or above

Good Standard of Application

• Good Standard of Application
• Listed evidence of relevant CPD

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.

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