Theatre Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking a Theatre Assistant to provide high-quality care in a busy operating theatre environment. The role involves supporting patient transport and working within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have NVQ 2 in a related field and good communication skills. Knowledge of Welsh is desirable. Join a supportive team committed to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Keen to increase knowledge and develop skills.
• Can remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Education

Good standard of education/adult literacy

NVQ 2 in Care related subject

Job description

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 available positions as a Theatre Assistant working in Glan Clwyd Operating Theatres. Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is a busy hospital located in the beautiful county of Denbighshire, with immediate access to the main route in and out of North Wales (A55) providing excellent links to the Snowdonia National Park and the Llyn Peninsula.It has a new, fully refurbished, and modern Theatre Suite comprising of 12 operating theatres covering a variety of surgical specialties including Colo-rectal (including laparoscopic surgery), major Head & Neck (ENT & Max Fax) Urology, Gynae, Obstetric, Vascular, Orthopaedic (trauma & elective), Breast and Emergency surgery. All new starters will be supported via the preceptorship programme that is available within the department.

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.

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

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 / adult literacy
• NVQ 2 in Care related subject

Skills & Abilities

• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Able to communicate effectively
• Ability to work effectively with other professions
• Can demonstrate good interpersonal skills

Experience

Personal Qualities

• Keen to increase knowledge and develop skills
• Can remain calm under pressure
• Ability to speak Welsh

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.