The closing date is 09 September 2026
Salary: £26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum
Job summary
Are you a caring, motivated individual looking to develop your career in a fast-paced theatre environment? We are seeking a Band 3 Nursing Support Worker to join our Theatre Department and support the delivery of safe, high-quality perioperative care.
Working under the direct supervision of registered healthcare professionals, you will provide essential patient care and undertake delegated duties in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation. You will support theatre teams as a circulating practitioner, supplying items to the sterile field, participating in swab, needle, instrument and item counts, processing specimens safely, and helping to troubleshoot equipment issues.
You will play an important role in maintaining a safe, clean and hygienic environment by adhering to infection prevention and control policies and procedures. The post requires the ability to work on your own initiative, communicate effectively, and contribute positively to multidisciplinary team working. You will also support and guide colleagues as required, promoting high standards of patient care throughout the perioperative pathway.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care and will work in accordance with the Health Board’s values and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales.
Main duties of the job
- Support registered healthcare professionals in theatres in delivering patient care under the direct supervision of registered staff.
- The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
- Perform role of circulating person under supervision supplying items to the sterile field and participating in swab, needle, instrument and item counts, safe processing of specimens, troubleshooting equipment.
- Ensure working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
- Supervise other staff and promote the delivery of high-quality care to patients in the perioperative environment.
- Deliver role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject
Desirable
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Experience
Essential
- Worked in health or experience of delivering care
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS Theatre/wards/critical care
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of health and safety
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Awareness of limitations of practice
- Working within a team
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Values
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Wales values
- Integrating improvement into everyday working
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to work shifts/nights/out of hours cover
- Able to travel to other hospitals in a timely manner if required
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).