Theatre Recovery Practitioner

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable., As with all theatre environments, each day with us has its own special demands as we have a variety of theatre activity on any given day so we are looking for individuals who are flexible, innovative, highly motivated with great people skills who want to learn and develop within a challenging and exciting area of patient care. Continuing professional development is encouraged and you will be expected to promote and participate actively in education, research, clinical governance, audit and guidelines. You will be encouraged to take part in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within the health board., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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., Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

You should be enthusiastic and flexible in your approach, with a commitment to providing excellence in Theatre care. In return you will be joining a friendly, supportive, highly motivated team.
If you are a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, with current UK professional registration relevant for the post then we'd love to hear from you.
We would welcome applicants with Theatre experience or for those looking for a new challenge. Applicants who do not have previous theatre experience will undergo a full training and support programme to fully equip our staff with the skills they require.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., Morriston Hospital Theatre department are looking to appoint Band 5 Recovery practitioner. You will be based in Morriston Hospital, but may need to work across site if required. The successful applicant will be part of a team who aim to deliver the highest standards of patient care for our patients within our theatre department.
The Health Board shares a commitment to improving the quality of patient care and the future theatre services delivered in this locality.
In Morriston Theatre department you will be working alongside committed healthcare experts, who want to constantly develop the care that we give to our patients.
Our busy operating theatres cover a wide range of specialities which will provide you excellent career and training opportunities. This role requires applicants who are motivated and hardworking and as your confidence and knowledge grows our training team will support you to fulfil your potential.
Our Health Board values are at the heart of everything we do, these include Caring for each other working together and Always improving., We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further., Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.