Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 5 Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) to join the General Scrub Team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The team supports 13 theatres across specialisms such as Orthopaedics, Colorectal, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology and Upper GI. The successful candidate will develop skills in adult and children’s perioperative journeys, gain experience in maternity care and outlying areas such as MRI and Resus, and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties
* Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence‑based patient care during the peri‑operative period.
* Skilled assistance in surgical care in theatre and satellite areas such as anaesthetics, recovery, X‑ray, obstetrics.
* Independently manage clinical and satellite areas, identify opportunities for improvement through audit and clinical trials.
* Participate in education and development of staff members and students.
Qualifications and experience
* Registered NMC or HCPC Operating Department Practitioner at Degree level or equivalent.
* Accredited level 5 certificate/module in anaesthetic care for anaesthetic role.
* Knowledge of operating theatre environment and experience in a wide variety of clinical specialities within the operating department.
* Effective communication skills, high quality patient care, motivation.
* Motivated to participate in out of hours shifts (weekends, nights).
Desirable criteria
* Teaching/mentoring/assessing qualification.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Experience in a wide variety of clinical specialities.
* Able to speak Welsh.
Equal opportunity
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Application
Please submit your application via the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board application portal. All recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided in your application.
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