# Theatre Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner/70ce455d-05e2-4669-8d0c-90e633b3cd47 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner/70ce455d-05e2-4669-8d0c-90e633b3cd47.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Location:** Glangwili Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Practitioner - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T10:13:01.309Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Carmarthen/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Recovery_Unit/Recovery_Unit-v8189914 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8189914?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview Hywel Dda University Health Board is looking for a Theatre Practitioner to join their Theatre department in Glangwili General Hospital based in Carmarthen. Elective and emergency surgery is performed in our department 24/7, with an opportunity to work weekends along with weekdays. We offer a structured induction package and continued professional development is available to all staff. ### Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly skilled workforce in the Recovery unit of the Main Operating Theatres at Glangwili General Hospital. The successful candidate will join a motivated team of multi-disciplinary professionals delivering high quality, evidence-based care to our patients. This vacancy is suitable for Registered Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate with the ability to work well within a challenging environment, and who can deliver high quality patient care. Willingness to work as part of an on-call, 24/7 rota will be required for this post. A structured induction programme will be provided for all new members of staff, plus access to on-going continuing professional education and development. 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 17/09/2026. ### 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. ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of experience use of equipment and materials **Desirable** - 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** - Welsh Speaker (Level 1) ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) OR Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration - Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner - Commitment to undertake an appropriate course of study - To have a knowledge and understanding of all surgical specialities within the operating department - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Diploma in theatre perioperative practice ## Documents - [oh form (pdf, 736.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10507523) - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [jd/ps - english (pdf, 311.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10503875) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.