Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Theatre Assistant to join our team at Nevill Hall Day Surgery Unit. The Day Surgery Unit (DSU) is a high turnover unit currently running 5 Theatres. The role is an excellent opportunity to gain experience supporting team members within the surgical setting. Staff are expected to support other sites within the health board, when necessary, thus the successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility within their service. You will be under delegation and supervision of a registered Nurse, the Theatre Assistant will undertake defined responsibilities appropriate to their role in the Day Surgery setting. Main duties of the job T To maintain patient confidentiality at all times T To behave in a manner appropriate to the professional environment To work with Directorate / Trust policies and procedures 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 specialty 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. 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 Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Level 3 qualification in a 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 work based training / short courses Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW) 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 confidentiality, for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Desirable Level 3 qualification in Perioperative Support or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment providing direct patient care Desirable Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice Experience of working within the NHS Skills and Attributes Essential Good communication skills- verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard Ability to keep calm in stressful situations Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks Desirable Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh Other Essential Enhanced DBS clearance including an / a Adults and Childrens Barred List Check (delete as appropriate) Ability to work a range of shift patterns Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Level 3 qualification in a 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 work based training / short courses Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW) 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 confidentiality, for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Desirable Level 3 qualification in Perioperative Support or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment providing direct patient care Desirable Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice Experience of working within the NHS Skills and Attributes Essential Good communication skills- verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard Ability to keep calm in stressful situations Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks Desirable Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh Other Essential Enhanced DBS clearance including an / a Adults and Childrens Barred List Check (delete as appropriate) Ability to work a range of shift patterns 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. 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.. 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Nevill Hall Hospital Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG United Kingdom Employer's website