Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated, experienced individual to join our Anaesthetic Practitioner Team at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth. The department is dedicated to patient safety, excellence, and staff wellbeing and operates a highly productive main theatre service with five theatres, including a 24/7 service for NCEPOD, Ophthalmic, Trauma & Obstetrics. Our people-driven culture places Hywel Dda values at the heart of our work.
Our annual recruitment notice states that vacancies may be closed in 24 hours if we receive a large number of suitable applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
If you are a registered Health Care professional considering relocation to the Hywel Dda area, you are invited to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]. Interviews for this role are scheduled for 27/11/2025.
Responsibilities
* Provide anaesthetic support and patient care during theatre procedures across all specialties.
* Work a 24/7 rota, covering day, twilight and night shifts.
* Maintain high standards of patient safety and procedural excellence.
* Collaborate closely with other theatre staff in a supportive, team‑oriented environment.
* Mentor and support student nurse/ODP placements and assist junior colleagues to develop peri‑operative competencies.
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Nurse (RN) qualification, or a Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice.
* Willingness to acquire or hold a mentorship qualification.
* Desirable: Experience in emergency care.
* Desirable: Ability to communicate in Welsh; the board offers learning support for staff to meet minimal Welsh language requirements.
* Proficiency in English is essential; Welsh speakers are equally welcome.
Benefits & Development
* Opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive environment centred on teamwork and patient care.
* Access to a comprehensive induction programme with preceptorship.
* Continued professional development (CPD) and training opportunities provided by a dedicated theatre education team.
* Potential to obtain further peri‑operative qualifications through the board’s education and training programme.
* Support for bilingualism: the board encourages communication in Welsh and offers resources to help staff meet language requirements.
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
* Provides NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and neighbouring counties.
* Employs over 13,000 staff, delivering primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health, and learning‑disabilities care.
* Operates four main hospitals (Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen, Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli, Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest), five community hospitals, and two integrated care centres.
* Supports bilingual policy; applications in Welsh are treated equally to those in English.
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