Theatre Practitioner

Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Theatre Practitioner to join our Day Surgery and Endoscopy Units at Brecon and Llandrindod Hospital. The role involves supporting our consultants and anaesthetists within the anaesthetic, scrubbing and recovery specialities. You will also be admitting and discharging patients and the successful applicants base will be Brecon War Memorial Hospital.

Excellent communication skills are required to work within the department, to ensure effective working relationships so that we can deliver a high standard of patient care to Powys patients locally. The unit also supports training such as the First Assistant qualification and other training opportunities can be explored.

Main duties of the job
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder is responsible for the assessment, evaluation and implementation of care given to patients within the perioperative environment, ensuring that they deliver the highest standard of direct patient care. Also required to assist the surgeons and support patients, with emphasis on patient safety and dignity during all aspects of their procedure.

The Day Surgery Unit is nurse led when working in areas such as pre-assessment, discharge and management of post discharge problems with the facilities to link with the visiting Consultants, Anaesthetists, Patient Services and out of hour's services. The post will also link with the Outpatients department to ensure continuity of patient pathway.Ensure efficient communication and education in health promotion and in the absence of the Team Leader the post holder may have responsibility for the operational management of the Day Surgery.

About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job 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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential

• NMC/HCPC registration
• Evidence of current professional development
• Knowledge of general medical conditions

Experience
Essential

• People management skills
• Knowledge of administration and computer software processes e.g. Data entry
• Knowledge/experience of policy and procedures within Day Surgery Unit
• Evidence of attendance on relevant courses/ training / conferences

Desirable

• Care pathway development
• Participation in policy development

Aptitude & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage conflicting demands
• Excellent clinical skills
• Good communication skills, approachable. Must be able to communicate effectively with small groups as well as individuals

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
• Budgetary / financial awareness
• Good organisational skills with a flexible approach to work

Values
Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Approachable & caring
• Flexible approach to work and needs of the service
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Dynamic and motivated

Other
Essential

• Must be able to undertake duties of the post
• Ability to work at different sites within the Health Board
• Successful DBS Check

Experience
Essential

• Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of audit and research
• Gather data within sphere of responsibility
• Interpersonal and operational skills needed for post i.e., management of resources, planning and delivery of direct patient care
• Produce written and verbal reports pertinent to the post i.e., individual patient and ward documentation

Desirable

• Experience of surgery/theatre units
• Plan care of patients pre- and post-surgical procedures

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Proven organisational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication/literacy skills with patients, relatives, and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike
• Effective non-verbal communication skills i.e., effective listening skills, positive body language
• Excellent standard of Record Keeping in line with the NMC/HCPC Standards of Record Keeping Document
• Positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to cope under pressure

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
• Working knowledge of surgical experience
• Effective teaching/supervisory and leadership skills

Other
Essential

• Ability to work at different sites within the Health Board

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).