Theatre Assistant

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic

Band 2 Health Care Support Worker to join our efficient and friendly Day Surgery Unit team at the Royal Gwent Hospital.

The successful applicant must be in possession of excellent communication skills and must have a proven track record of being reliable and dependable.

A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage and we are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.

Main duties of the job

You must have worked in a hospital or care setting previously, but no theatre experience necessary as full training will be given.

However, your personal attributes must be those of a hard working, conscientious and caring individual able to meet the physical demands of this post. You must have a flexible approach to working hours and duties, be able to take instruction from others and be able to use your own initiative when required to do so.

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

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. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.