Job summary
Employer heading
Theatre Nurse/ODP
Band 5
Job overview
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 are also employed in other satellite areas such as X-Ray and Obstetrics.
Main duties of the job
Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located
The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, meeting the needs of the patient whilst under no direct supervision. Assist in the management and organisation of clinical and satellite areas, implementing improvements to working practices as identified by audit/clinical trials. Participate in the education and development of other staff members and students.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications/knowledge
Essential criteria
- NMC registered nurse / HCPC registered ODP
Desirable criteria
- Teaching, mentoring, assessing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the role within a theatre environment
Desirable criteria
- Theatre experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication as demonstrated by application form
- Awareness of competence limitations
- Motivated
Values
Essential criteria
- Puts patients first
- Respectful of others
- Understanding of others' difficulties
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to participate in unsocial hours/shifts
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Griffiths
- Job title
- Theatre Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000841836
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