Operating Department Practitioner/RN (Anaesthetics)

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  • Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire
  • £31,516-38,364 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Do you have the skills and motivation to join our dynamic team? We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, qualified and HCPC/NMC registered Anaesthetic ODP or RN (with an anaesthetic qualification) to join our Theatre team in Glan Clwyd Hospital.Glan Clwyd Hospital a busy General District Hospitallocated in the beautiful county of Denbighshire with immediate access to the main route in and out of North Wales (A55) providing excellent links to the Snowdonia National Park and the Llyn Peninsula.Our skilled Anaesthetic team cover a wide range of specialities including: Maxillo Facial, Urology, Colorectal, Vascular, Gynaecology, Breast, ENT, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Emergency and Obstetrics. Other areas covered are Ophthalmic theatres, pain clinic, community dentals, ECT, MRI, CT, Gastro and cardio version lists.Anaesthetic ODP's/Anaesthetic RN's are part of the hospital cardiac arrest/trauma team and respond to emergency bleeps whilst working closely with the ITU, supporting internal and external patient/critical care transfers.All practitioners are encouraged to participate in the training and development of students and also to enable their own personal development.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based patient care. Clinical expertise is utilised during all phases of the peri-operative period. Skilled assistance is provided in the anaesthetic, surgical and the post operative care of the patient.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 post holder will have the opportunity and will be encouraged and supported to utilise their clinical skills during the anaesthetic, surgical and post anaesthetic care phases of the peri-operative period.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf 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.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number050-AHP202-0925Job locationsGlan Clwyd HospitalRhuddlan RoadBodelwyddanLL18 5UJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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.Person SpecificationQualifications/ExperienceEssential
  • HCPC / NMC Registration
  • Previous experience of working in theatres covering a wide variety of surgical specialities
  • Diploma He or BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice (UK)
Desirable
  • Teaching / Mentoring Qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
SkillsEssential
  • Can demonstrate and evidence high quality patient care
Desirable
  • Welsh speaking
ValuesEssential
  • Put patients first
  • Respectful of others
  • Act with understanding of other peoples difficulties
Attitude & abilitiesEssential
  • Effective communication skillls
  • Motivated
  • Able to consistently demonstrate high quality patient care
OtherEssential
  • Able to participate in out of hours shifts eg, weekends/ nights/on call
Person SpecificationQualifications/ExperienceEssential
  • HCPC / NMC Registration
  • Previous experience of working in theatres covering a wide variety of surgical specialities
  • Diploma He or BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice (UK)
Desirable
  • Teaching / Mentoring Qualification
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
SkillsEssential
  • Can demonstrate and evidence high quality patient care
Desirable
  • Welsh speaking
ValuesEssential
  • Put patients first
  • Respectful of others
  • Act with understanding of other peoples difficulties
Attitude & abilitiesEssential
  • Effective communication skillls
  • Motivated
  • Able to consistently demonstrate high quality patient care
OtherEssential
  • Able to participate in out of hours shifts eg, weekends/ nights/on call

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