Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working covering a 24 hour service, including nights and bank holidays. 08:00-16:30, 09:00-17:30,12:30-21:00. 20:30-08:15)
- Job ref
- 050-NMR040-0126
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Rhyl
- Salary
- £31,516 - £38,364 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and Recovery Practitioner
Band 5
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Job overview
The post holder is responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during the immediate post operative period within PACU and Recovery. Skilled assistance is provided in the post operative care of the patient. These skills are also employed in other satellite areas e.g Obstetrics.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached specified job description for the full duties of this job. Any questions, please email Katie Murton.
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
Please see the attached job description for detailed full duties of the job. Any questions, please email Katie Murton.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered nurse/HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitoner
- Previous experience of working within a theatre environment
- Able to consistently demonstrate high quality patient care
- Excellent communication skills
- Puts patients first
- Respectful of others
- Must be able to participate in night shift.
Desirable criteria
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification.
- Immediate Life Support
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience in a wide variety of clinical specialities within the theatre environment.
Essential
Essential criteria
- NMC/ HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Mentoring/ assessing qualification
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Katie Murton
- Job title
- Theatre Team Leader Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000845583
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