Theatre Practitioner (Scrub)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Haverfordwest is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Theatre Scrub Practitioner. This role requires excellent nursing and communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care within a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will work across various surgical specialties and contribute to student support and training. Welsh language skills are desirable. The position offers competitive pay between £31,516 and £38,364 annually.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner.
• Commitment to undertake relevant courses.
• Knowledge of surgical specialties in operating departments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage theatre during surgeries, ensuring patient safety.
• Support and teach students and staff within the operating department.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Supervision and teaching

Education

Current NMC or HCPC registration

Diploma in theatre perioperative practice

Tools

Theatre surgical equipment

Job description

We are looking for a enthusiastic and dedicated Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our team based across Hywel Dda University Health Board. We have vacancy available in the following areas:

• Theatre Practitioner - Scrub - Withybush General Hospital, Withybush. (1 x 37.5 hour post)

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Nurses/ Operating Department Practitioners that are passionate & motivated about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.

Theatres - There are multiple theatre sites within Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest within Hywel Dda University Health Board which cover a range of specialities including, but not limited to, emergency surgery, general surgery, trauma and orthopaedic. Each individual theatre team comprises of scrub staff, circulating staff, Operating Department Practitioners, Recovery staff and HCSW's, and there are a range of opportunities within main theatres. The shift pattern comprise Day shifts, evening and weekend work, with an on call commitment.

There may be an expectation to travel to other sites when needed.

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 12/01/2026.

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 Professionals Council registration (HCPC)
• Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
• Commitment to undertake an appropriate course of study
• To have 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
• Relevant experience in all specialities - General/ orthopaedic/ gynae/ urology/ trauma
• Experience in the supervision/ teaching of students, support staff and others

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.

£31,516 to £38,364 a yearper annum pro rata