Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Theatre Assistant Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

The closing date is 30 March 2026

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Job summary

Responsible for: Providing support for the delivery of higher standard care to patients within the theatre complex, within the PACU. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the theatre.

  • To actively participate as a member of the Theatre PACU Team and be responsible for contributing to the efficiency of the department. Under supervision, to assist in delivering individualised care to patients.

Main duties of the job

To actively participate as a member of the Theatre/ Post Anaesthetic Care Unit team and be responsible for contributing to the efficiency of the department. Under supervision, to assist theatre staff by giving individualised care to patients.

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

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS143-0326

Job locations

The North Wales Surgical Centre, Llandudno General Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Job description

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.

Job description

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

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education / adult literacy
  • Complete NVQ in Operating Department Support in 2.5 years

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Care related subject
  • Manual handling

Experience

Desirable

  • Health Care Experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Remains calm under pressure
  • Communicates well to a diverse range of staff
  • Is outwardly patient
  • Is enthusiastic and cheerful
  • Keen to increase knowledge and develop skills
  • Able to accept constructive criticism

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Health care experience
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education / adult literacy
  • Complete NVQ in Operating Department Support in 2.5 years

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 in Care related subject
  • Manual handling

Experience

Desirable

  • Health Care Experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Remains calm under pressure
  • Communicates well to a diverse range of staff
  • Is outwardly patient
  • Is enthusiastic and cheerful
  • Keen to increase knowledge and develop skills
  • Able to accept constructive criticism

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Health care experience

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

The North Wales Surgical Centre, Llandudno General Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

The North Wales Surgical Centre, Llandudno General Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader Post Anaesthetic Care Unit

Amy Lewis

amy.lewis8@wales.nhs.uk

03000845582

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS143-0326

Job locations

The North Wales Surgical Centre, Llandudno General Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Supporting documents

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