Job summary
Employer heading
Theatre Anaesthetic Practitioner
Band 5
Job overview
Morriston Hospital Theatre department are looking to appoint Band 5 Anaesthetic practitioners. You will be based in Morriston Hospital, but may need to work across site if required. The successful applicants will be part of a team who aim to deliver the highest standards of patient care for our patients within our theatre department.
The Health Board shares a commitment to improving the quality of patient care and the future theatre services delivered in this locality.
In Morriston Theatre department you will be working alongside committed healthcare experts, who want to constantly develop the care that we give to our patients.
Our busy operating theatres cover a wide range of specialities which will provide you excellent career and training opportunities.
Our Health Board values are at the heart of everything we do, these include Caring for each other working together and Always improving.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. As and when service demands, staff are required to work across all three hospital sites, within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
We are committed to developing your professional competence, and building your skills through learning and education to maximise your career prospects. We have supported educational programmes with the University of Wales, Swansea to support your continuing professional development.
Theatre documentation is recorded electronically, so IT skills are essential.
This post will involve caring for patients within the theatre department, who will undergo a range of surgical procedures from various specialities, and you will be expected to manage patients care throughout the perioperative stage.
You will be part of a driven team engaged in the challenges of an ever changing environment, and be expected to become an efficient and effective team member.
This is a physically and mentally demanding role, and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to thrive within a dynamic, fast paced service that puts patient care at the heart of what we do.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- Evidence of Registration with NMC/HPC
- accredited anaesthetic qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- previous anaesthetic experience
Desirable criteria
- Anaesthetic/recovery experience post qualification
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to work in a team
- good interpersonal skills
- participate in teaching
Desirable criteria
- Computer Skills
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Good command of english with attention to detail
Desirable criteria
- The 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
- Gareth Williams
- Job title
- Speciality manager Anaesthetics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 703489
- Additional information
Gareth Williams ext. 39620
Johanna Banks
ext. 34503
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