Operating Department Practitioner/RN (Anaesthetics)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Anaesthetic ODP or RN to join our Theatre team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. The role involves providing skilled assistance in anaesthetic, surgical, and post-operative care across a wide range of specialities. The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based patient care, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. This position offers opportunities for professional development and participation in student training.
Essential criteria
- HCPC/NMC Registration (UK) Degree level or equivalent/level 5 certificate (anaesthetic care) ic
- Previous experience of working in theatres covering a wide variety of surgical specialities
Desirable criteria
- Teaching / Mentoring Qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Can demonstrate and evidence high quality patient care
- Welsh speaking
- Attitudes & abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Motivated
- Able to assume delegated responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary setting whilst recognising own dexterity limitations
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Values
- Puts patients first
- Respectful of others
- Other
- Able to participate in out of hours/weekends/nights & on call shifts
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Qualifications/Experience
- HCPC/NMC Registration (UK) Degree level or equivalent/level 5 certificate (anaesthetic care) ic
- Previous experience of working in theatres covering a wide variety of surgical specialities
- Teaching / Mentoring Qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Can demonstrate and evidence high quality patient care
- Welsh speaking
- Attitudes & abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Motivated
- Able to assume delegated responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary setting whilst recognising own dexterity limitations
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Values
- Puts patients first
- Respectful of others
- Other
- Able to participate in out of hours/weekends/nights & on call shifts
- Ability to speak Welsh
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,557 – £39,631 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 9d
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Operating Department Practitioner/RN (Anaesthetics)
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
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 Hospitallocated 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.
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