Senior Theatre Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced senior registered practitioner to be part of our friendly and enthusiastic team in the Day Surgical Unit which covers both Prince Philip and Amman Valley sites. There will be an expectation to work across both these sites.

As a senior registered practitioner and team leader, you will be accountable for the delivery of a high standard of cost effective care without direct supervision, adopting current evidenced based practice whilst adhering to legal requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies.

The successful individual will be able to provide expert clinical leadership, whilst being accountable for one's own professional actions and be responsible for the effective running of the service.

The post is a full time vacancy and will require participation in a variety of shift patterns which could include but not limited to days, evenings and weekends.

Interviews to be held on 19/10/2026

Main duties of the job

To have the responsibility in providing expert levels of practice and knowledge, promoting evidence based care within the Peri-Operative Practice and Day Surgical ward environment, working within personal, professional and corporate boundaries.

To act as a professional role model across all teams, working in accordance to the Health Board values.

Ensure that staff participate in a developing culture where openness and a positive approach to learning, change management and continuous professional development are attained.

Demonstrate the ability to deal with complex physical and psychological needs and use one's judgement in negotiating and adapting patient care to provide solutions.

Takes the lead in planning, organising and initiating developments in services.

Participate and support the Senior Nurse/ Clinical Manager in multidisciplinary clinical audit programmes including relevant standards relating to the speciality.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

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

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 and current NMC Registration OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner and current HCPC Registration
• Degree/ Diploma in Health Subject
• Leadership/ Management modules
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to peri-operative practice

Desirable

• Master's in Health - related subject
• Teaching, mentoring or assessment qualification
• Improvement Cymru - Quality Improvement Framework (Bronze/Silver) certification

Experience

Essential

• Significant peri-operative experience within a multi-professional environment
• Demonstrate ability to innovative and lead change in clinical practice
• Experience of audit and service development.

Desirable

• Experience working across multiple sites or services within a Health Board

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)