Job Description

To contribute to the provision of health care to the people of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), with responsibility for the assessment of care needs, and the delivery and evaluation of skilled professional care to the patient in the peri-operative care environment.

The post holder will be expected to:

Act as a credible and professional role model. Provide leadership, guidance, advice and liaison to the multi-disciplinary team. Provide a conducive learning environment for students and registered staff. Encourage and empower staff to develop both personally and professionally. Provide the highest level of clinical expertise within the peri-operative care environment. Manage the resources for the clinical environments. Manage the department as required. Maintain and develop professional standards. Ensure the highest standards of patient care which reflects the standards and values of the University Health Board. Lead a multi-disciplinary theatre team in the absence of the Team Leader. Provide technical/specialist assistance in sphere of peri-operative practice. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within sphere of responsibility. Deputise for the Clinical Team Leader as required.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Anaesthetic Practitioner at Princess of Wales Hospital theatre department. We seek enthusiastic individuals to work in Main Theatres covering a variety of specialities. The role encompasses all shift types to meet departmental needs, requires individuals who are hard working, motivated and keen to further their development within a supportive culture You will be expected to use clinical and evidenced based knowledge and skills to actively contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identifying opportunities and supporting individuals in the delivery of high quality patient care.



The Operating Theatres are a really exciting and interesting place to work. Emergency cover is 24/7 365 days a year with on-call provision. This is a big opportunity in a vibrant Health Board, who is committed to staff education and development with a Perioperative Educator available to teach on site and support is provided through mentors and a highly experienced team.



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.



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Welsh Skills Desirable:

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.