Theatre Recovery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Carmarthen is seeking Recovery Practitioners to join their Theatre department at Glangwili General Hospital. Candidates must be Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners, showing dynamic and enthusiastic work ability in a fast-paced environment. This role offers significant professional development through structured induction and ongoing education. The ability to communicate in Welsh is an asset. The salary range is £31,516 to £38,364 per annum pro rata.

Benefits

Structured induction package

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions registration required.
• Experience in various surgical specialities is necessary.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care in the Recovery unit.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in an on-call, 24/7 rota.

Skills

Dynamic and enthusiastic

Ability to work in a challenging environment

Team collaboration

Education

Current NMC or HCPC registration

Registered General Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Diploma in theatre perioperative practice

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for Recovery Practitioners to join their Theatre department in Glangwili General Hospital based in Carmarthen.

Elective and emergency surgery is performed in our department 24/7, with an opportunity to work weekends along with weekdays.

We have a Theatre Education Facilitator within our department and offer a structured induction package and continued professional development is available to all staff.

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 Glangwili General Hospital. 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. Willingness to work as part of an on-call, 24/7 rota will be required for this post.

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 08/01/2026

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

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

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