Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated band 2 perioperative care support worker to join our friendly team in theatre at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
This post is a permanent position contracted to 37.5 hours. The successful applicant will be based at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
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 will undertake delegated duties, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, following a period of training and completion of core competencies.
1. Assist in the care of surgical patients during the peri-operative period by supporting all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
2. Carry out activities such as moving and transferring patients between beds and operating tables in a safe manner, with minimum discomfort to patients, using appropriate aids and equipment.
3. Support registered staff in providing a safe, high-quality peri-operative environment for carrying out a range of surgical procedures.
4. Assist in the preparation of the perioperative environment.
5. Assist the clinical team as required.
6. Assist in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels.
7. Provide a safe peri-operative environment that minimises the risk of infection.
8. Carry out some administrative and computer duties.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but also of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job responsibilities
You will find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* NVQ Level 2 in health/social care or possess equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
Experience
* Previous NHS hospital experience or previous work in a care environment.
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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