Theatre Assistant

Bidvane; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship support for new starters

Job summary

Bidvane seeks a Theatre Assistant based in the operating theatres at Ysbyty Gwynedd to support patient care in the theatre complex and work with the multidisciplinary team in line with unit procedures. The post starts at Band 2, with progression to Band 3 after in-house competencies, and new starters receive preceptorship support.

The role requires a Level 3 healthcare qualification or evidenced equivalent experience, enhanced DBS clearance including adult and child barred-list checks, and

Qualifications

• Level 3 healthcare-related qualification, or equivalent experience with evidenced work-based competence.
• Experience in clinical care duties or direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-standard patient care in the theatre complex.
• Work as part of the theatre multidisciplinary team to provide non-discriminatory, non-prejudicial care.
• Carry out tasks in line with unit policies and procedures.

Skills

Code of Conduct Wales

Safeguarding & GDPR

Communication

Calm under pressure

Workload planning

MS Office & Teams

Manual handling

Education

Level 3 healthcare-related qualification

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

The Theatre Assistant post is based in the operating theatres at Ysbyty Gwynedd. It supports patient care in the theatre complex, working with the multidisciplinary team and following unit procedures. The post starts at Band 2, with progression to Band 3 after in-house competencies; applicants who already meet Band 3 requirements may be appointed at that level, and new starters receive preceptorship support. It requires a Level 3 healthcare qualification or evidenced equivalent experience, enhanced DBS clearance including adult and child barred-list checks, and availability for varied shift patterns.

What the job involves

• Support the delivery of high-standard patient care in the theatre complex
• Work as part of the theatre multidisciplinary team to provide non-discriminatory, non-prejudicial care
• Carry out tasks in line with unit policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Level 3 healthcare-related qualification, or equivalent experience with evidenced work-based competence, theoretical knowledge and ability to undertake relevant clinical care duties, gained through experience and…

Experience

• Experience providing direct patient care in a relevant health or social care environment

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and the All Wales Delegation Guidelines
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare policies and procedures, including safeguarding adults and children and confidentiality requirements such as GDPR
• Clear, sensitive verbal and written communication, with a caring and compassionate approach
• Work to a high standard with minimum supervision and remain calm in stressful situations
• Plan and prioritise own and others' workload effectively
• Use technology such as Microsoft Office and Teams, and carry out lifting, mobility assistance and other manual tasks

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS clearance, including Adults and Children's barred-list checks

Other

• Ability to work a range of shift patterns

Nice to have

• Level 3 qualification in perioperative support or equivalent
• Experience working with patient groups relevant to the practice area
• Experience working in the NHS
• Welsh language skills at levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing

What's offered

• Preceptorship support for new starters