Theatre Practitioner​/Registered Nurse

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our expanding Theatre Scrub Team at the new Specialist and Critical Care Centre.

The theatre department provides a 24‑hour, seven‑day service. The role requires occasional weekends, nights, and supporting other theatre departments within ABUHB. Responsibilities include emergency and elective procedures covering General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Obstetrics, Maxillofacial, Gynaecology, CEPOD and Trauma. Newly appointed candidates will undergo a comprehensive training programme with our designated theatre Practice Educator.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high‑quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education and innovation support evidence‑based practice and continuous improvement. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected and able to develop.

Posted 14 July 2026 – Permanent, Full‑time, Band
5. Salary: £32,557 to £39,631 per annum. Working pattern:
Full‑time.

Contract:

Permanent.

The full Job Description and Person Specification are available in the supporting documents.

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with NMC registration OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with HCPC registration

• Theatre experience

• 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 focus
• Caring and empathetic
• Flexible approach to work and shift patterns
• Accountable for own practice
• Professionally assertive, willing to act as a patient's advocate
• Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations
• Willingness to show initiative and self‑directed learning

• Ability to travel within geographical area to rotate between various sites within ABUHB
• Flexible to on‑call evenings and weekends

• Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Children's Barred List check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.