Perioperative Care Practitioners (Scrub), Theatres

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health board in Wales is seeking a scrub practitioner to provide high-quality perioperative care. Candidates must hold first-level Nursing registration or the Operating Department Practitioner qualification and be dynamic, pro-active, and flexible. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team and offers opportunities for professional development. The health board values its employees, providing generous benefits including a leading pension, career growth, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the health service required.
• Dynamic and pro-active attitude essential.
• Welsh level 3 Speaking/Listening desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality patient-focused perioperative care.
• Monitor and respond to patients' conditions.
• Participate in the education and training of staff members.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Flexibility

Education

First level Nursing registration or Operating Department Practitioner qualification

Job description

To act as a scrub practitioner/circulating practitioner for the whole range of surgical specialties. The post holder will be expected to:

• work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, high-quality patient‑focused perioperative care to patients.
• meet the care needs of patients.
• carry out a full range of registered health care professional duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's condition and care with support from the practitioner in charge as required.
• monitor and respond to patients. This will include the ability to undertake clinical assessments, assess events, assess problems or changes in patient’s conditions and provide solutions; participate in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice.
• participate in the education and training of other staff members.
• continue own personal and professional development by rotating within the peri‑operative care environment relevant to their sphere of practice.

The successful applicant must have an in‑depth knowledge of the health service with first level Nursing registration or the Operating Department Practitioner qualification. The applicant must demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant must be dynamic and pro‑active, and be flexible to changing work demands. The successful applicant will join a supportive team who are passionate about department and the quality of care they deliver.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B2' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be 'fluent' or be able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being held to simple conversations with patient. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' booklet attached for more information.

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.