Scrub Theatre Practitioner RN / ODP - General Surgery GUH

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Llanfrechfa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Llanfrechfa is looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner to join their Theatre Scrub Team. The Grange University Hospital offers a modern facility to treat seriously ill patients. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and have the chance to work flexible hours, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The position values both Welsh and English speakers and offers a competitive benefits package alongside opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits package

Extensive training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Highly motivated Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• Experience in emergency and elective procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join the Theatre Scrub Team at the Grange University Hospital.
• Undertake a comprehensive training programme.
• Support other theatre departments as required.

Job description

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner to join our expanding Theatre Scrub Team at the new Specialist and Critical Care Centre. The Grange University Hospital will provide a centre of excellence in Gwent to treat the most seriously ill patients or those with significant injuries.

The theatre department provides a 7 day 24 hour service, with the requirement to work occasional weekends, nights and support other theatre departments within ABUHB. The department will undertake both emergency and elective procedures, covering General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Obstetrics, Max Fax, Gynaecology, CEPOD and Trauma.

Newly appointed candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme supported by our designated theatre Practice Educator.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.