Theatre Practitioner

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Recovery Practitioner to join the Theatre department at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli. The post offers a structured induction and ongoing professional development, with elective surgery across orthopaedics, urology, breast and colorectal performed Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend sessions.

Suitable for Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners; Welsh language skills are desirable, and English or Welsh speakers are

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. Must be eligible for registration with the NMC/HCPC or equivalent.
• Structured induction programme and access to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work in a busy theatre recovery environment and deliver high‑quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality recovery care in the Main Operating Theatres unit.
• Participate in the delivery of evidence-based patient care.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Operating Department Practitioner

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Job Overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a Recovery Practitioner to join their Theatre department at Prince Philip Hospital based in Llanelli.

Job Overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a Recovery Practitioner to join their Theatre department and offer a structured induction package and continued professional development is available to all staff. Elective surgery across a number of specialities including Orthopaedics, Urology, Breast and Colorectal is performed between Monday and Friday with the occasional need to cover weekend elective sessions. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 29/10/2026.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly skilled workforce in the Recovery unit of the Main Operating Theatres at Prince Philip Hospital. The successful candidate will join a motivated and friendly team of multi-disciplinary professionals delivering high quality, evidence-based care to our patients. This vacancy is suitable for Registered Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate with the ability to work well within a challenging environment, and who can deliver high quality patient care. A structured induction programme will be provided for all new members of staff, plus access to on-going continuing professional education and development.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
  

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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