As a health care support worker in theatre you will provide excellent care for our patients and skilled support for the registrants and the wider theatre team. Prince Philip hospital has 4 theatres in the main building providing care to patients undergoing procedures in Orthopaedic, Breast, Colorectal and Urology.
Ideally you will have achieved the Agored Cymru Perioperative support in Wales, level 3 or be working towards this qualification.
There is a commitment to develop all staff groups.
Main duties of the job
You will provide skilled assistance to the registrant and wider perioperative team in the 'circulating' role. Have knowledge of the specialities affiliated with Prince Philip Hospital and provide patient care in accordance with health board policy.
Participate as a member of the perioperative team and have excellent communication skills and the ability to work to exact timeframes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Diploma level 3 (formally NVQ level 3) or equivalent experience
* Level 3 in Health within one year of appointment or ILM level 3 or equivalent qualification such as E-learning module
* Be prepared to work towards achieving the QCF Diploma
Experience
* Previous experience in the NHS inclusive of healthcare activities in theatre environment
* Maintain their personal development
* Recognises need for lifelong learning
* Experience in theatre and endoscopy field
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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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