Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

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.

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.

• 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