Theatre Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Wrexham

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 28,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Theatre Assistant position at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wrexham Maelor Hospital is an entry level role with progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after in-house competencies. The post supports the theatre multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to department policies.

Applicants should have Level 3 health care qualifications or equivalent, with good communication and organisational skills, and a willingness to work in a demanding surgical

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in health care related subject or equivalent experience.
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 including safeguarding and GDPR.

Responsibilities

Providing support for the delivery of higher standard care to patients within the theatre complex.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the theatre with non-discriminatory patient care.
Carry out tasks in line with unit policies and procedures.
Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers welcome to apply.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Caring approach

Organisational skills

Tech literacy

Microsoft Office

Teams

Education

Level 3 health care qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Job summary

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 the available position as a Theatre Assistant working in Wrexham Maelor Hospital Operating Theatres. All new starters will be supported via the preceptorship programme that is available within the department. Initial appointment at band 2. Once in house competencies completed you will progress to a band 3. Due to the anticipated high level of interest, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once sufficient applications have been received. Previous applicants who have applied for or interviewed for this post within the last 6 months need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Providing support for the delivery of higher standard care to patients within the theatre complex. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the theatre, ensuring that patient care is non-discriminatory and non-prejudicial and of a high standard. To carry out 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.

Details

Closing date: 25 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £26,300 to £27,890 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-ACS811-1026
Location: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD

Essential Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in 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 worked 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 confidentially for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Desirable Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in perioperative support/or equivalent qualification

Essential Experience

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

Essential Skills

Good communication skills - verbal and written with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
Organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as Teams
Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility and performing other manual tasks.

Desirable Skills

Welsh language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh

Other Essential Requirements

Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Children's barred list check
Ability to work a range of shift patterns

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 the 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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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