Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Children's barred list check
- Other
Ability to work a range of shift patterns
- Skills
Good communication skills - verbal and written with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- Skills
Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Skills
Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Skills
Organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
- Skills
Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as Teams
- Skills
Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility and performing other manual tasks.
- Experience
Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment providing direct patient care
- Qualifications
Level 3 qualification in health care related subject or equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
- Qualifications
Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
- Qualifications
Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a Healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentially for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Welsh language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
- Experience
Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
- Experience
Experience of working within the NHS
- Qualifications
Level 3 qualification in perioperative support/or equivalent qualification
Job overview
Looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Want a job where no two days are the same?
We need highly motivated and suitably dedicated personnel for the available position as a Theatre Assistant working in Ysbyty Gwynedd Operating Theatres.
All new starters will be supported via the preceptorship programme that is available within the department.
The role is initially appointed at Band 2, with progression to Band 3 upon successful completion of in-house competencies. Candidates who can demonstrate existing theatre competence and meet the Band 3 requirements may be appointed directly to Band 3.
Main duties of the job
Providing support for the delivery of higher standard care to patients within the theatre complex. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the theatre, ensuring that patient care is non-discriminatory and non-prejudicial and of a high standard. To carry out tasks in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Theatre Assistant with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Theatre support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,300 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
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