Nursing Support Worker (Theatres)

NHS; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Aberystwyth seeks a dedicated member for the Day Surgery Team. You will provide exceptional patient care and support for various surgical specialties, including Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology. The role requires a Level 3 healthcare qualification and offers part-time, permanent employment with a salary range of £25,313 to £26,999 per annum. Bilingual skills in Welsh are desirable, supporting our commitment to enhancing patient experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of healthcare policies and procedures, including safeguarding and GDPR.
• Experience providing direct patient care in health or social care environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care for patients in the Day Surgery Team.
• Participate in perioperative team activities and support registrants.
• Commit to developing bilingual communication skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work to exact timeframes

Patient care experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject

Job description

Job Summary

As part of the Day Surgery Team, you will provide excellent care for our patients and skilled support for the registrants and the wider theatre team. Providing care to patients undergoing procedures in such specialities as Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology and Emergency theatres.

There is a commitment to develop all staff groups.

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

Main Duties

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

Interviews to be held on 09/12/2025.

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 Details

Date posted: 25 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 3

Salary: £25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 100-ACS246-1125

Job Location

Bronglais General Hospital, Caradoc Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 1ER

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.

Essential 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).

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Perioperative Support / or equivalent qualification.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) – desirable.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.