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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
110-AHP093-1026
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Princess of Wales Hospital
Town
Bridgend
Salary
£50,129 - £57,365 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/11/2026 23:59

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Theatre Coordinator – Perioperative Care

Band 7

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

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Job overview

The Theatre Coordinator – Perioperative Care is a senior operational and clinical leadership role responsible for the day-to-day coordination, management, and performance of Princess of Wales Hospital Theatres. The post holder will provide visible leadership within the theatre environment, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient delivery of perioperative services whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care, safety, governance and staff wellbeing.
 
Working autonomously within agreed professional and managerial frameworks, the post holder will oversee theatre utilisation, workforce deployment, rostering, resource management, patient flow, and operational performance. They will act as a key link between surgical, anaesthetic, recovery, ward and support teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the multidisciplinary team to support timely access to surgery and optimal patient outcomes.
 
Princess of Wales Hospital Theatres provide a diverse and dynamic surgical environment supporting a wide range of specialties including General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology and . emergency/unscheduled surgical pathways. Additionally, the hospital hosts the Health Board's Elective Orthopaedic Pathway, delivering high-volume orthopaedic surgery and contributing significantly to the reduction of waiting times and the delivery of planned care objectives across CTM UHB. 
 

Main duties of the job

The role requires a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, capable of managing complex operational challenges whilst fostering a culture of compassion, accountability, continuous improvement and professional excellence in line with the values of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
 
The Theatre Coordinator will support the operational management and daily performance of operating Theatres in Princess of Wales Hospital, ensuring theatre capacity is maximised, resources are utilised effectively, and patient flow is maintained safely and efficiently. 
 
The role requires the post holder to provide leadership and line management to registered and unregistered practitioners, supporting professional development, quality improvement, service transformation and the delivery of evidence-based practice. They will promote a positive safety culture, monitor compliance with national and local standards, investigate incidents and concerns, and contribute to the continuous improvement of theatre services across the Health Board.

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. 

 

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.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current UK NMC/HCPC Registration
  • Mentorship/Practice Assessor Training
Desirable criteria
  • Guidance Score Master's Degree, post graduate course in relevant subject or equivalent experience

Welsh Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of written application
  • Evidence of CPD specific to role

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience working at Band 6 or above in a Theatre Setting
  • Experience of Managing and Leading a team
  • Exposure/Experience to Perioperative Operational Coordination and Scheduling (642)
Desirable criteria
  • Currently working at Band 7 Level within Theatre Setting
  • Exposure to Theatre Efficiency and Productivity improvement initiatives

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rhys Hopkins
Job title
Senior Nurse for Theatres and Day Surgery
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01656 752671
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