# Theatre Practitioner - ODP/ RN - Anaesthetics

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- **Town:** Bangor
- **Region:** North Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Operating department practitioner
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts, including lates, half day, nights, weekends, on calls and B/Hols.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04T10:31:06.839Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Bodelwyddan/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Theatre/Theatre-v8058370
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8058370?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 5 Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC) to come and join our Anaesthetic Team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. This post requires a UK recognised anaesthetic course/module qualification.

We have 12 Theatres throughout the hospital supporting specialisms such as Orthopaedics, Colorectal, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology and Upper GI.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated, hardworking team and develop skills in both adult and children's perioperative journeys. They will also gain experience in Maternity care and outlying areas such as MRI, Resus and Ophthalmic Theatres.

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 and students.

### 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 surgical care of the patient. These skills can also be employed in other areas of Theatre, such as Anaesthetics with the recognised qualification and in other satellite areas such as X-Ray and Obstetrics.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

## Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 5 Registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) or Registered Nurse (NMC) to come and join our Anaesthetic Team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. This post requires a UK recognised anaesthetic course/module qualification.

We have 12 Theatres throughout the hospital supporting specialisms such as Orthopaedics, Colorectal, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology and Upper GI.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated, hardworking team and develop skills in both adult and children's perioperative journeys. They will also gain experience in Maternity care and outlying areas such as MRI, Resus and Ophthalmic Theatres.

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 and students.

## Job Description

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 surgical care of the patient. These skills can also be employed in other areas of Theatre, such as Anaesthetics with the recognised qualification and in other satellite areas such as X-Ray and Obstetrics.

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

## 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.

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Must be able to participate in out of hours shifts e.g. weekends, nights

**Desirable**

- Able to speak Welsh

### Values

**Essential**

- Put patients first
- Respectful of others
- Act with understanding of other peoples difficulties

### Experience

**Essential**

- Knowledge of the role within a theatre environment

**Desirable**

- Experience in a wide variety of clinical specialities within the operating department

### Aptitude and Abilities

**Essential**

- Able to consistently demonstrate high quality patient care
- Effective communication skills
- Able to assume delegated responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary setting whilst recognising own dexterity limitations
- Motivated

### Qualifications and/or knowledge

**Essential**

- NMC/HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner at Degree level or equivalent
- Accredited level 5 certificate/module in anaesthetic care if applying for anaesthetic role

**Desirable**

- Teaching/Mentoring/assessing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development

## Documents

- [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220)
- [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818)
- [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838)
- [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632)
- [job description and person specification cymraeg (pdf, 528.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348431)
- [job description and person specification english (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348430)
- [occupational health functional requirements form (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348432)

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