Nursing Support Worker (Theatre)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Carmarthen is seeking a health care support worker to provide exceptional care in the operating theatre. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team and ensuring patient safety in accordance with health board policies. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant health care subject and experience in a patient care setting. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable but not mandatory, and training is available for those who wish to meet this requirement. The salary for this position ranges from £25,313 to £26,999 per annum, reflecting the commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health or social care environment providing direct patient care.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures in healthcare.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to the registrant and perioperative team.
• Participate as a member of the surgical team in the circulating role.
• Care for patients in accordance with health board policy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work to exact timeframes

Education

Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject

Job description

As a health care support worker in theatre, you will provide excellent care for our patients and skilled support for the registrants and the wider theatre team. Glangwili hospital's 9 operating theatres provides care to patients undergoing procedures in Orthopaedic trauma, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, ENT, Urology and Emergency theatres.

Ideally you will have achieved the Agored Cymru Perioperative support in Wales, level 3 or be working towards this qualification.

There is a commitment to develop all staff groups.

Main duties of the job

You will provide skilled assistance to the registrant and wider perioperative team in the 'circulating' role. Have knowledge of the specialities affiliated with Glangwili General Hospital and provide patient care in accordance with health board policy.

Participate as a member of the perioperative team and have excellent communication skills and the ability to work to exact timeframes.

Please note, this role has an out of hours and on-call commitment.

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 08/01/2026

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 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

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience and can evidence work-based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role, which is gained through experience and work-based training/short courses).
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting, for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality, for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Experience

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice working within the NHS.

Language Skills

• 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.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)

This role is advertised under the employer's Equal Opportunities policy.