Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

Train Work Live; Llanelli; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Scrub Practitioner to join the Day Surgery Unit in Llanelli on a fixed-term/secondment until 31 October 2027. The post is part-time (14 hours per week) and band 5.

You will provide skilled scrub assistance across specialties in a fast-paced perioperative setting, ensuring aseptic technique, patient safety, and contributing to audit activities. Welsh language ability is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner (NMC/HCPC) with theatre/perioperative experience.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of surgical specialities within the operating department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating theatres and surgical equipment for planned procedures.
• Act as a skilled scrub practitioner, maintaining aseptic technique.
• Assist surgeons and the theatre team during a range of procedures.

Skills

Scrub practitioner

Teamwork

Perioperative care

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Nursing or ODP background

Theatre perioperative practice diploma

Job description

Main area Day Surgery Unit Grade Band 5 Contract 12 months (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/10/27, To cover maternity leave) Hours Part time - 14 hours per week (Day Shifts) Job ref 100-NMR323-1026

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Prince Philip Hospital/Amman Valley Hospital Town Llanelli Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum (pro rata if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/11/2026

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

Job overview

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 31/10/2027

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

Are you an experienced and passionate Scrub Practitioner?

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Scrub Practitioner looking to join a dynamic Day Surgery Unit? We are seeking a dedicated individual to become part of our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing a wide range of day-case surgical procedures.

About the Role

As a Scrub Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting surgical services by providing skilled scrub assistance across a variety of specialties. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will contribute to safe, effective, and patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey.

Main duties of the job

A Registered Practitioner (NMC/HCPC) who will support the perioperative team by providing skilled assistance in Scrub practice.

An ability to apply theory to practice to provide a high standard of perioperative care to all patients, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to.

Main Duties

• Prepare operating theatres and surgical equipment for planned procedures.
• Act as a skilled scrub practitioner, maintaining aseptic technique and infection prevention standards.
• Assist surgeons and the wider theatre team during a range of surgical procedures.
• Support patient safety initiatives, including WHO Surgical Safety Checklists.
• Ensure accurate documentation and stock management.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and audit activities.
• Provide support and mentorship to junior staff and learners where appropriate.

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

Interviews will be held on 19/11/2026

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

Detailed job description and main 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
• Relevant experience in specialities of General/Orthopaedic/Gynae/Obstetrics/Urology/Trauma/ENT/Ophthalmology
• Experience in the supervision/teaching of students, support staff and others

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

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.