Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Wales invites applications for a Band 5 Anaesthetic Practitioner in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital theatre department. You will work across main theatres, participate in various specialties, and provide anaesthesia care with rotation through areas.

The role includes 24/7 on-call work to sustain service delivery and support staff development on site. We value hard work, motivation and a commitment to ongoing professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Provide anaesthesia care/assistance and rotate through anaesthetic areas.
• Demonstrate high standards of patient care within perioperative services.
• Welsh language skills desirable (CEFR B2) to support service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia care/assistance and rotate through anaesthetic areas.
• Work towards the highest standards of patient care in Anaesthesia.
• Support the Deputy Clinical Lead/Clinical Lead to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Support the development of students within the area.
• Occasionally cover in the absence of a Deputy Clinical Lead/Clinical Lead.

Skills

Hardworking

Motivated

Welsh (B2)

Job description

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 evidenced 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.

Main duties of the job

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 Local 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.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below 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.