Theatre Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in North Wales is seeking a dedicated Theatre Assistant to provide high-standard care in Ysbyty Gwynedd Operating Theatres. The candidate must be motivated, possess good communication skills, and have a relevant healthcare education background. This fixed-term position offers a rewarding experience within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the healthcare environment is essential.
• Willingness to develop further and increase knowledge.
• Calm demeanor under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for high standard care to patients within the theatre.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the theatre.
• Ensure safe transportation of patients to and from the theatre.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivated

Teamwork

Education

Good standard of education

QCF level 2 or 3 scope of practice (care) or equivalent

Job description

This post is fixed term / secondment until 05/02/2026 to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Want a job where no two days are the same?We need highly motivated and suitably dedicated personnel for a position as a Theatre Assistant working in Ysbyty Gwynedd Operating Theatres.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing support for the delivery of high standard care to patients within the theatre complex and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the theatre.

The post holder will provide safe transportation service for all patients coming to theatre and back to the ward area and also within the operating theatre complex.The post holder will ensure that care is of a high standard, is non-discriminatory and non-prejudicial and will carry out all tasks in accordance with unit policies and procedures.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Good standard of education
• Understanding of the healthcare environment
• Willingness to develop further
• QCF level 2 or 3 scope of practice (care ) or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of dealing with people
• Health Care Experience

Aptitude and Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively
• Ability to work effectively with other professionals as part of a team
• Can demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Remains calm under pressure
• Motivated
• Keen to increase knowledge and develop skills
• Able to accept constructive criticism

Values

• Effective team worker
• Respectful of others

Other

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to undertake internal rotation
• Welsh speaking

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.