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Job summary

Main area
Recovery Unit
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday between 08:00 - 19:00)
Job ref
100-NMR294-1026
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Prince Philip Hospital
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/10/2026 23:59
Interview date
29/10/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Theatre Practitioner

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a Recovery Practitioner to join their Theatre department at Prince Philip Hospital based in Llanelli.

Elective surgery across a number of specialities including Orthopaedics, Urology, Breast and Colorectal is performed between Monday and Friday with the occasional need to cover weekend elective sessions.

We have a Theatre Practice education team within our department and offer a structured induction package and continued professional development is available to all staff.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly skilled workforce in the Recovery unit of the Main Operating Theatres at Prince Philip Hospital. The successful candidate will join a motivated  and friendly 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. 

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 29/10/2026.

 

Working for our organisation

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 
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Detailed job description and main 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 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.

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) OR Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
  • 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
  • Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma in theatre perioperative practice

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of experience use of medical equipment and materials
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration experience
  • Relevant experience in all specialities General / orthopaedic / breast / urology / Trauma
  • Experience in the supervision / teaching of students, support staff and others

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Clive Pound
Job title
Senior Operating Department Practitioner Recovery
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554 783093
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