We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Band 6 Anaesthetic/Recovery Practitioner to join our Team in Day Surgery, based in Prince Philip Hospital. Our Day Surgery Team covers elective Day Surgery for a range of specialities including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Dermatology, and regularly being allocated to work in our Ophthalmic Day Surgery Unit in Amman Valley Hospital. You will have the ability to support, teach, and develop staff, facilitating the delivery of high standards of care.
The stand-alone unit consists of 2 ultra-clean Theatres and 5 1st stage trolley spaces. You are required to communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary Team, supporting the Band 7's in the day-to-day leadership and management of the Unit. You must be a Registered Nurse or ODP who holds an accredited Anaesthetic course; recent proven Anaesthetic experience is essential and an accredited advanced life support qualification.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a flexible practitioner who delivers the highest standard of perioperative care to their patients and is keen to develop their existing skills. With the motivation, vision, and leadership qualities necessary to support and develop theatre practitioners to facilitate excellent patient care in the operating Theatres.
As a key member of the senior team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis, coordinating the care given by all members of the Perioperative Team.
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 07/01/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private, and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
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
Essential
RGN Level 1 or Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner Specific clinical training/education related to theatre/recovery/anaesthetics Evidence of Continued professional development to postgraduate diploma level Expanded clinical nursing skills Willing to undertake an in-house leadership development programme in the next two years Willing to undertake other training essential to the role
Desirable
BSc (in health-related subject)/willing to work toward Certificate/diploma in orthopaedic or trauma nursing Teaching and Assessing Module Clinical Supervision Module Recognised Critical Care Course/ Module Management/ leadership Programme
Experience
Essential
Post registration experience including experience in the relevant clinical field Multi-skilled competencies within the operating department
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Prince Philip Hospital
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The stand-alone unit consists of 2 ultra-clean Theatres and 5 1st stage trolley spaces. You are required to communicate effectively with the Multidisciplinary Team, supporting the Band 7's in the day-to-day leadership and management of the Unit. You must be a Registered Nurse or ODP who holds an accredited Anaesthetic course; recent proven Anaesthetic experience is essential and an accredited advanced life support qualification.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a flexible practitioner who delivers the highest standard of perioperative care to their patients and is keen to develop their existing skills. With the motivation, vision, and leadership qualities necessary to support and develop theatre practitioners to facilitate excellent patient care in the operating Theatres.
As a key member of the senior team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis, coordinating the care given by all members of the Perioperative Team.
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 07/01/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private, and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
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
Essential
RGN Level 1 or Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner Specific clinical training/education related to theatre/recovery/anaesthetics Evidence of Continued professional development to postgraduate diploma level Expanded clinical nursing skills Willing to undertake an in-house leadership development programme in the next two years Willing to undertake other training essential to the role
Desirable
BSc (in health-related subject)/willing to work toward Certificate/diploma in orthopaedic or trauma nursing Teaching and Assessing Module Clinical Supervision Module Recognised Critical Care Course/ Module Management/ leadership Programme
Experience
Essential
Post registration experience including experience in the relevant clinical field Multi-skilled competencies within the operating department
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Prince Philip Hospital
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
