Theatre Practitioner
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a Theatre Practitioner to join their Theatre department in Glangwili General Hospital based in Carmar...
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly skilled workforce in the Recovery unit of the Main Operating Theatres at Glangwili General Hospital. The successful candidate will join a motivated team of multi-disciplinary professionals delivering high quality, evidence-based care to our patients.
This vacancy is suitable for Registered Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate with the ability to work well within a challenging environment, and who can deliver high quality patient care. Willingness to work as part of an on-call, 24/7 rota will be required for this post.
A structured induction programme will be provided for all new members of staff, plus access to on-going continuing professional education and development.
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 17/09/2026.
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.
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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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) OR Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
- Commitment to undertake an appropriate course of study
- To have a knowledge and understanding of all surgical specialities within the operating department
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma in theatre perioperative practice
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience use of equipment and materials
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Relevant experience in all specialities General / orthopaedic / gynae / urology / Trauma
- Experience in the supervision / teaching of students, support staff and others
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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