This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 30/04/2027.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated, experienced individual to join our Anaesthetic Practitioner Team at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.
As a department we focus on patient safety, excellence and staff well being so we are looking for individual's who have these values at the centre of their practice.
The Main Theatre is a very productive department, providing a range of services across a number of specialities. There are five theatres in total, including a 24/7 service for NCEPOD, Ophthalmic, Trauma & Obstetrics.
We operate a 24/7 hour rota, this includes day, twilight and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
The Department has a friendly supportive environment, which is strongly centred on teamwork and patient care. The successful candidate would be required to hold a RGN/RN qualification or a Diploma/Degree in Operating Department Practice.
We are a proactive, student nurse/ODP placement provider, therefore candidates must possess mentorship qualification or willing to work towards. Within theatres staff development is a priority and we have a dedicated Lead for Education Training and Development and as such we can offer opportunities to obtain further perioperative qualifications.
Experience in Emergency care is desirable but not essential, we offer an excellent induction programme which includes supernumerary preceptorship to ensure competencies are achieved, plus you will have access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities provided by our dedicated theatre education team.
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 27/11/2025.
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 isdesirable 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
* RGN Level 1 or Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
* Specific clinical training/education related to Theatre/recovery/anaesthetics
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development to post graduate diploma level
* Expanded clinical nursing skills
* Willing to undertake an in-house leadership development programme in next two years
* Willing to undertake other training essential to role
* Management/Leadership programme
* BSc (in health related subject)/willing to work toward
* Certificate/diploma in orthopaedic or trauma nursing
* Teaching and assessing module
* Recognised critical care course/module
* Clinical Supervision Module
Experience
* Post registration experience including experience in the relevant clinical field
* Multi skilled competencies within the operating department
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
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