We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Theatre Assistant/Health Care Support Worker to join our team at Nevill Hall Day Surgery Unit.
The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) has a high turnover currently running 5 Theatres, specialising in a range of surgical disciplines including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Pain.
Main duties of the job The role is an excellent opportunity to gain experience supporting team members within the surgical setting, assisting the qualified members of staff in providing safe pre and post-operative care for patients by undertaking duties such as performing and recording accurate observations, assisting patients in the preparation for theatre, escorting patients to theatre, caring and treating patients post-operatively and maintaining a clean, tidy and appropriately stocked ward area.
Appropriate training will be offered to the successful candidate in order to provide good quality individualised care.
Staff will be expected to support other sites within the health board if required. Therefore, the successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility within their service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed.
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 Qualifications
NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care in a health care setting
Experience
To be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role in your application
Experience working in a Hospital Environment
Skills
IT Skills (basic)
Ability to speak Welsh
Personal attributes
Good verbal and written communication
Willingness to learn and take constructive criticism
Flexible approach and hardworking and adaptable
Caring and empathetic
Ability to cope with difficult and stressful situations with training.
Interested in all aspects of the role as outlined in the job description
Knowledge
Knowledge of the role in Theatres
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.
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