Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner (Scrub)

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

Job summary

A prominent health organization in the UK is seeking a Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner to ensure high standards of patient care and assist in surgical environments. Candidates must be a Registered General Nurse with knowledge of surgical procedures and experience in a theatre setting. Welsh language skills are an advantage. This position offers a supportive and diverse workplace environment.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with Nursing Midwifery Council part 1, 2 or 12.
• Knowledge of the surgical environment is a must.
• Experience in a theatre environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standard of patient care.
• Prepare and assist surgical equipment.
• Contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing

Knowledge of surgical environment

Welsh language skills

Education

Registered General Nurse

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