Job overview
We are looking for highly motivated Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner to join our expanding Theatre Scrub Team at the new Specialist and Critical Care Centre.
The Grange University Hospital will provide a a centre of excellence in Gwent to treat the most seriously ill patients or those with significant injuries.
Main duties of the job
The theatre department provides a 7 day 24 hour service, with the requirement to work occasional weekends, nights and support other theatre departments within ABUHB. The department will undertake both emergency and elective procedures, covering General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Obstetrics, Max Fax, Gynaecology, CEPOD and Trauma.
Newly appointed candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme supported by our designated theatre Practice Educator.
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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area in order to rotate between various sites within the ABUHB
- Flexible to the needs of the service, including on-call evenings and weekends
Desirable
- Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children’s Barred List check (delete as appropriate)
Experience
Desirable
- Theatre experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of current issues in health care
- Knowledge of research and its application in practice
- Efficient use of equipment and materials
- Comprehensive knowledge of ABUHB policy and procedures
- Good written and IT skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Patient and Public focussed
- Caring and empathetic
- Adopts a flexible approach to work and shift patterns
- Prepared to be accountable for own practice
- Professionally assertive. Must be willing to act as a patient’s advocate in communications with other Healthcare Professionals
- Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations
- Willingness to show initiative and self-directed learning
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC Registered OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) HCPC registered
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This advert is for Theatre Practitioner/Registered Nurse with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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