Senior Theatre Practitioner

Train Work Live; Bangor; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS in Bangor is seeking a Band 6 Theatre professional to lead advanced peri-operative care across the pre- and peri-operative pathway. This permanent full-time post offers 37.5 hours per week and focuses on delivering high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work with a supportive leadership team, participate in audit and improvement activity, and maintain registration appropriate for Operating Department Practice. Welsh language ability is desirable.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
• Teaching and Assessing course or be active on mentor database.
• Post-registration course relevant to peri-operative care.
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge for the area.
• Knowledge of local procedures, guidelines and national strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality of care within the clinical area and empower the peri-operative team.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary colleagues to deliver Operating Theatre Services.
• Provide expert advice and support to other healthcare professionals.
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required.

Skills

Theatre nursing

Clinical leadership

Disciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

NMC/HPC Registration

Mentor/Teaching qualification

Post-registration peri-operative course

Degree in nursing or related subject

Job description

Main area Theatre Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Sunday-Saturday Nights, earlies, lates) Job ref 050-AHP209-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

Demonstrates advanced specialist practice, undertaking holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients throughout the pre-and peri-operative pathway.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the quality of care delivered within the clinical area, empowering and enabling the peri-operative team.

Works collaboratively and co-operatively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver Operating Theatre Services and provide expert advice and support for other healthcare professional and agencies.

Deputises for the Team Leader when required.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Teaching & Assessing course or active on the mentor database
• Post registration course relevant to peri-operative area
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to area
• Knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of national strategies related to sphere of nursing/midwifery and current professional nursing issues
• Degree in relevant clinical/professional subject
• PALS/APLS knowledge of leadership and management theories

Experience

• Extensive experience in Theatre
• Experience of undertaking research work/audit work and standard setting

Aptitude and Abilities

• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Advanced clinical skills/knowledge relevant to area of expertise
• Evidence of people management and leadership skills alongside the ability to care with warmth and understanding
• Evidence of critical analysis skills
• Effective decision maker and problem solver
• Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients, relatives and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
• Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.