Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner (Scrub)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner (Scrub) to ensure high standards of patient care. The role includes preparing surgical equipment and requires a Nursing degree or equivalent, as well as knowledge of the surgical environment. Beneficial skills include Welsh language proficiency at Level 3. This position offers a supportive workplace with excellent employee benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Access to ongoing learning

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with Nursing Midwifery Council part 1, 2 or 12.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the surgical environment.
• Experience in a theatre environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standard of patient care.
• Prepare and assist surgical equipment.
• Regular handling of patients and heavy equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical environment

Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3

Education

Nursing degree / Registered General Nurse or equivalent

Job description

Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner (Scrub)

The closing date is 01 December 2025

The post holder will be required to ensure the highest standard of patient care, which reflects the quality standards and mission of the University Health Board and contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.

Registered General Nurse with Nursing Midwifery Council part 1, 2 or 12

Will be required to act within NMC code of conduct and professional regulations.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to ensure the highest standard of patient care, which reflects the quality standards and mission of the University Health Board and contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility. Duties include:

• Prepare and assist surgical equipment.
• Physical effort is required to stand for long periods
• Regular handling of patients and standing for long periods.
• Regular handling and moving of heavy equipment.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

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

The post holder will be required to ensure the highest standard of patient care, which reflects the quality standards and mission of the University Health Board and contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.

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

• Nursing degree / Registered General Nurse or equivalent (Registered Operating Department Practitioner for example)

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the surgical environment and type of work to be undertaken
• Student placement in theatre
• Previous experience in a theatre environment
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

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