Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner - Day Surgery Unit POW

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking a Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner to join their Day Surgery Unit. This role entails caring for a variety of patients throughout their surgical experience. Candidates should be registered with the NMC and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in high-pressure environments is essential as the job demands flexibility and adaptability. Benefits include a competitive salary and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work options

Access to career growth and development

Qualifications

• NMC registration is essential for the role.
• Basic Welsh speaking & listening skills at Level 3 are desirable.
• Strong IT literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Caring for day case patients from admission to discharge.
• Working independently to ensure timely patient care.
• Supporting service development across the perioperative pathway.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to demonstrate initiative

Prioritisation & organisational skills

Ability to work effectively in a team

Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3

Education

Registered with NMC

Job description

Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner - Day Surgery Unit POW

The closing date is 01 December 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, qualified nurse to join our busy team in the Richard Johnson Day Surgery Unit.

This post will involve caring for adult, child & learning disability day case patients from admission to discharge guided by the Day Surgery operational policy.

The post holder will be required to work independently and autonomously to ensure patient care is given in a timely manner to ensure the nurse‑led discharge is undertaken safely and efficiently to maintain patient flow throughout the unit.

If you are looking to develop and further your career then we would love to hear from you. The department is looking for an enthusiastic individual to work in Day Surgery covering a variety of surgical specialities.

Main duties of the job

The role encompasses a 2 shift pattern to meet departmental needs and requires individuals who are hard working, motivated and keen to further their development within a supportive culture.

This is a very demanding job as you may work in pre‑op, first stage recovery & post‑op areas throughout the working day, so the successful candidate will have to have a flexible approach to work and adapt to keep up with this ever changing environment. The role is both physically & mentally demanding.

You will be expected to use your excellent 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.

Physical demands include airway management in the recovery area, moving patients on trolleys & wheelchairs plus some theatre equipment from the unit to other areas within the hospital to ensure an effective and efficient service for patients.

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 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 doesn't mean essential; while 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Registered with NMC
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
• Good interpersonal skills
• IT literate
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Prioritisation & organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Other

• Able to work flexibly
• Knowledge / Experience of 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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata