Healthcare Assistant-Theatre

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for HealthCare Support workers to join our Theatre in Morriston Hospital.

We are looking for hard-working, caring and motivated individuals to join us in this role.

Shifts pattern is 24 hour cover, with a mixture of day, late and night shifts.

Initially the shift pattern will be 8am - 16.00pm whilst undergoing training for this role.

The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual's notes.

If you have previous experience working within a healthcare setting and / or healthcare qualifications, we are very keen to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, This will include:

• Checking in patients to the theatres department.
• Assisting and waiting with the patient in the anaesthetic room.
• Assisting theatre practitioners in the setting up of theatres.
• The Healthcare Assistant (Level 2) will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner, or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person centred care.

Within the Theatre practice setting the Healthcare Assistant plays and essential role in the smooth running of Theatres and providing support for the delivery of a high standard care.

PLEASE NOTE: It is important to utilise the supporting information box at the bottom of the application form process. Use this space to tell us about your skills, why you want this role, your values and why you would be a good fit. We often receive a large number of applicants, so the supporting information is the best way for you to stand out!

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work place mentsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.