Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 5 Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) to join our Anaesthetic Team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This post requires a recognised anaesthetic course/module qualification. The successful candidate will join a dedicated, hardworking team and develop skills in both adult and children's perioperative journeys, gain experience in Maternity care and outlying areas such as MRI and Resus. They will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, assist in the management and organisation of clinical and satellite areas, implement improvements, and participate in education and development of staff and students. Previous applicants who have applied for this post in the last 3‑6 months do not need to re‑apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence‑based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during all phases of the peri‑operative period. Skilled assistance is provided in the surgical care of the patient. These skills can also be employed in other areas of Theatre, such as Anaesthetics with the recognised qualification, and in recovery and in other satellite areas such as X‑Ray and Obstetrics.
Working for our organisation
We are Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for roughly 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and receive support aligned with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You can find the full job description and person specification in the supporting documents or by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/Or Knowledge
* NMC/HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner at Degree level or equivalent
* Accredited level 5 certificate/module in anaesthetic care (if applying for anaesthetic role)
Experience
* Knowledge of the role within a theatre environment
* Experience in a wide variety of clinical specialities within the operating department (Desirable)
Aptitude and Abilities
* Able to consistently demonstrate high quality patient care
* Effective communication skills
* Able to assume delegated responsibilities within a multi‑disciplinary setting while recognising own dexterity limitations
* Motivated
Values
* Put patients first
* Respectful of others
* Act with understanding of other peoples’ difficulties
Other
* Must be able to participate in out‑of‑hours shifts (e.g., weekends, nights)
* Able to speak Welsh (Desirable)
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care
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