Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dynamic Registered Nurse/ODP to join their scrub team in Aberystwyth. The role involves delivering high-quality peri-operative care in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess NMC or HCPC registration and a diploma in theatre practice. Bilingualism in Welsh is desirable. This position offers structured induction and continuous professional development opportunities. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing patient care with evidence-based practices.

Benefits

Structured induction programme

Access to professional education and development

Qualifications

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is necessary.
• Knowledge of all surgical specialties within the operating department.

Responsibilities

• Join a motivated team delivering high quality, evidence-based care.
• Responsible for all aspects of peri-operative care.
• Support staff to meet bilingual requirements and enhance patient experience.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Bilingual communication (Welsh and English)

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Diploma in theatre perioperative practice

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Nurse/ODP to join our Scrub team based in the Theatre department at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.

Elective and emergency surgery is performed in our department 24/7.

This post will primarily be based in scrub. Responsible for all aspects of peri-operative care. Please see job description for full duty details.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a motivated 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.

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 19/01/2026

About us

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

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) OR Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
• Commitment to undertake an appropriate course of study
• To have a knowledge and understanding of all surgical specialities within the operating department
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Diploma in theatre perioperative practice

Experience

• Evidence of experience use of equipment and materials

Language Skills

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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.