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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On-call commitment is required.)
Job ref
100-NMR395-1225
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/12/2025 23:59
Interview date
12/01/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Theatre Practitioner (Scrub)

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

We are looking for a enthusiastic and dedicated Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our team based across Hywel Dda University Health Board. We have vacancy available in the following areas:

  • Theatre Practitioner - Scrub - Withybush General Hospital, Withybush. (1 x 37.5 hour post) 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Nurses/ Operating Department Practitioners that are passionate & motivated about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.

Theatres - There are multiple theatre sites within Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest within  Hywel Dda University Health Board which cover a range of specialities including, but not limited to, emergency surgery, general surgery, trauma and orthopaedic. Each individual theatre team comprises of scrub staff, circulating staff, Operating Department Practitioners, Recovery staff and HCSW’s, and there are a range of opportunities within main theatres. The shift pattern comprise Day shifts, evening and weekend work, with an on call commitment.

There may be an expectation to travel to other sites when needed.

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

Interviews to be held on 12/01/2026.

Working for our organisation

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 

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professionals Council registration (HCPC)
  • Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
  • Commitment to undertake an appropriate course of study
  • To have knowledge and understanding of all surgical specialities within the operating department
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma in theatre perioperative practice

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of experience use of equipment and materials
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration experience
  • Relevant experience in all specialities - General/ orthopaedic/ gynae/ urology/ trauma
  • Experience in the supervision/ teaching of students, support staff and others

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alice Bevans
Job title
Day Theatre Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773316