Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner

Registered Perioperative Care Practitioner

The closing date is 04 Chwefror 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Registered Nurse to join our busy team in the Richard Johnson Day Surgery Unit for a 1 year fixed term contract/secondment opportunity.

This post will involve caring for adult, child & learning disability day case patients from admission to discharge, guided by the Day Surgery operational policy plus inpatient admissions and recovery of patients following x‑ray procedures.

The post holder will be required to work independently and autonomously to ensure patient care is given in a timely manner, to ensure the nurse‑led discharge is undertaken safely and efficiently, and to maintain patient flow throughout the unit.

If you are looking to develop and further your career then we would love to hear from you.

This is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The role encompasses 2 shift patterns: 7.30‑17.30 & 10.00‑20.00 to meet departmental needs. It requires individuals who are hard working, motivated and keen to further their development within a supportive culture.

This is a very demanding job as you may work in pre‑op, first stage recovery & post‑op areas throughout the working day, so the successful candidate will have to have a flexible approach to work and be adaptable to keep up with this ever‑changing environment. The role is both physically & mentally demanding.

You will be expected to use your excellent clinical and evidence‑based knowledge and skills to actively contribute to service development across the perioperative pathway, identifying opportunities and supporting individuals in the delivery of high quality patient care.

Physical demands include airway management in the recovery area, moving patients on trolleys & wheelchairs plus theatre equipment from the unit to other areas within the hospital to ensure an effective and efficient service for patients. Taking and collecting patients to & from Main Theatre.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline ther you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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.

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Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn't fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with…