We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Band 2 Theatre Support Worker to join our efficient and friendly operating theatre team at the Royal Gwent Hospital. The successful applicant must be in possession of excellent communication skills and must have a proven track record of being reliable and dependable. A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage and we are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual. Main duties of the job You must have worked in a hospital or care setting previously, but no theatre experience necessary as full training will be given. However, your personal attributes must be those of a hardworking, conscientious and caring individual able to meet the physical demands of this post. You must have a flexible approach to working hours and duties, be able to take instruction from others and be able to use your own initiative when required to do so. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome. Working for our organisation 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. Skills Essential criteria Theatre skills not required Desirable criteria Ability to speak Welsh Experience Essential criteria No previous experience required however, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role in your application Desirable criteria Experience of a theatre / hospital environment Personal attributes Essential criteria Good verbal and written communication skills Willingness to learn and take constructive criticism Caring and empathetic With training able to cope with difficult and stressful situations Interested in all aspects of the role as outlined in the job description Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge of the role of the Theatre Assistant / Health Care Support Worker in Theatres Qualifications Essential criteria Ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency-based workload equivalent to a Level 2 vocational qualification