Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Able to participate in out of hours/weekends/nights & on call shifts
- Skills
Can demonstrate and evidence high quality patient care
- Values
Puts patients first
- Values
Respectful of others
- Attitudes & abilities
Effective communication skills
- Attitudes & abilities
Motivated
- Attitudes & abilities
Able to assume delegated responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary setting whilst recognising own dexterity limitations
- Qualifications/Experience
HCPC/NMC Registration (UK) Degree level or equivalent/level 5 certificate (anaesthetic care) ic
- Qualifications/Experience
Previous experience of working in theatres covering a wide variety of surgical specialities
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Ability to speak Welsh
- Skills
Welsh speaking
- Attitudes & abilities
Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Qualifications/Experience
Teaching / Mentoring Qualification
- Qualifications/Experience
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Job overview
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 Hospital located 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 job
The 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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
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This advert is for Operating Department Practitioner/RN (Anaesthetics) with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Rhyl, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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