Job overview

Main duties of the job

As a Scrub Practitioner/Circulating Practitioner, you will be required to provide support across the full range of surgical specialties.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high‑quality, patient‑focused perioperative care.
• Meet the holistic care needs of patients throughout their perioperative journey.
• Carry out the full range of registered healthcare professional duties, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, with support from the practitioner in charge as required.
• Monitor and respond to patients’ needs, including undertaking clinical assessments, recognising and interpreting changes in condition, identifying problems, and taking appropriate action to support patient safety.
• Contribute to setting, maintaining, and auditing quality standards related to clinical practice and patient care.
• Participate in the education, training, and support of other staff members, promoting a positive learning environment.
• Engage in ongoing personal and professional development, including rotation within perioperative areas relevant to your scope of practice to enhance skills and maintain competency.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve
•              We treat everyone with respect
•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.