We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed. Please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01497 745805 option 3. If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly . Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process. Job Overview We are looking for highly motivated Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner to join our expanding Recovery Team at the new Specialist and Critical Care Centre. The Grange University Hospital will provide a centre of excellence in Gwent to treat the most seriously ill patients or those with significant injuries. Main duties of the job The theatre department provides a 7 day 24 hour service, with the requirement to work occasional weekends, nights and support other theatre departments within ABUHB. The department will undertake both emergency and elective procedures, covering General Surgery, ENT, Vascular, Obstetrics, Max Fax, Gynaecology, CEPOD and Trauma. Newly appointed candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme supported by our designated theatre Practice Educator. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Qualifications And Knowledge Essential criteria Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC Registered OR Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) HCPC registered Knowledge of the Recovery area Evidence of professional development that at least meets the minimum requirement of the post holder's professional body Mentorship qualification Desirable criteria Degree level education or a willingness to work towards Experience Essential criteria Working within a hospital setting. Desirable criteria Previous experience working in a critical care environment, theatre department or post-operative surgical setting Other Essential criteria Ability to travel within geographical area to rotate between various sites within the ABUHB if required Able to work hours Monday to Friday working 9 hours shifts. Desirable criteria Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Children’s Barred List check (delete as appropriate) Skills and Attributes Essential criteria 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 focussed Caring and empathetic Adopts a flexible approach to work and shift patterns Prepared to be accountable for own practice Professionally assertive. Must be willing to act as a patient’s advocate in communications with other Healthcare Professionals Demonstrates awareness of professional limitations Willingness to show initiative and self-directed learning. Location : Llanfrechfa, Wales, United Kingdom