About this role
Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 31/10/2027
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
Are you an experienced and passionate Scrub Practitioner?
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Scrub Practitioner looking to join a dynamic Day Surgery Unit? We are seeking a dedicated individual to become part of our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing a wide range of day-case surgical procedures.
About the Role
As a Scrub Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting surgical services by providing skilled scrub assistance across a variety of specialties. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will contribute to safe, effective, and patient-centred care throughout the perioperative journey.
Main duties of the job
A Registered Practitioner (NMC/HCPC) who will support the perioperative team by providing skilled assistance in Scrub practice.
An ability to apply theory to practice to provide a high standard of perioperative care to all patients, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to.
Main Duties
- Prepare operating theatres and surgical equipment for planned procedures.
- Act as a skilled scrub practitioner, maintaining aseptic technique and infection prevention standards.
- Assist surgeons and the wider theatre team during a range of surgical procedures.
- Support patient safety initiatives, including WHO Surgical Safety Checklists.
- Ensure accurate documentation and stock management.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and audit activities.
- Provide support and mentorship to junior staff and learners where appropriate.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 19/11/2026
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
- community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
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
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience use of equipment and materials
Desirable
- Post registration experience
- Relevant experience in specialities of General/Orthopaedic/Gynae/Obstetrics/Urology/Trauma/ENT/Ophthalmology
- Experience in the supervision/teaching of students, support staff and others
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Prince Philip Hospital/Amman Valley Hospital
Llanelli
SA14 8LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)