Perioperative Care Practitioners (Scrub), Theatres

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Wales is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join a dynamic team. The role involves acting as a scrub practitioner and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. Applicants should possess a Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, along with flexibility to meet service demands. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work options

Access to ongoing learning and development

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the health service.
• Ability to demonstrate dynamic and pro-active behavior.
• Capability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scrub practitioner/circulating practitioner for surgical specialties.
• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative care to patients.
• Participate in education and training of staff members.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Nursing degree or Registered Operating Department Practitioner qualification

Job description

Job summary

The Theatre Department in the Princess of Wales Hospital is looking for a Theatre Practitioner to join their busy team.

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 hold to simple conversations with patient. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' booklet attached for more information

Main duties of the job

To act as a scrub practitioner/circulating practitioner for the whole range of surgical specialties.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 110‑NMR465‑1125

Job locations: Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ

Person Specification

• Knowledge Essential: Nursing degree / Registered General Nurse or equivalent (Registered Operating Department Practitioner for example)
• Experience Essential: Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the surgical environment and type of work to be undertaken
• Desirable: Previous experience in a theatre environment
• Welsh language skills Desirable: Welsh language skills speaking/listening at Level 3 or above
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service Essential: Must be flexible to be able to work out of hours including nights and weekends; Must be able to achieve the set competencies within a set time frame.
• Desirable: Student placement in Theatre
• Knowledge of risk management Essential: Risk management with awareness of how this impacts the role.
• Desirable: BLS/ALS/PALS. Previous involvement in risk assessing.
• Knowledge of safeguarding Essential: To have an understanding of who's responsibility safeguarding is.
• Desirable: Has been involved with safeguarding.
• Patient safety Essential: Able to demonstrate awareness of patient safety

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ

Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/