Perioperative Care Support Worker - Llantrisant, United Kingdom - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
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Llantrisant, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated band 2 perioperative care support worker to join our friendly team in theatre at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

This post is a permanent position contracted to 37.5 hours. The successful applicant will be based at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

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


The Post Holder will undertake delegated duties, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Operating department practitioner, and following a period of training and completion of core competencies.


Assisting in the care of the surgical patient during the peri-operative period by supporting all members of the multi-disciplinary team.


Carry out activities such as moving and transferring patients between beds and operating tables in a safe manner, with the minimum discomfort to patients, using appropriate aids and equipment.

Support registered staff in providing a safe, high-quality peri-operative environment for carrying out a range of surgical procedures.


The post holder will be expected to:

  • Assist in the care of patients during their peri-operative journey.
  • Assist registered staff in the preparation of the perioperative environment.
  • Assist the clinical team as required.
  • Assist in the general upkeep, and maintenance of stock levels.
  • Provide a safe perioperative environment that minimises the risk of infection.
  • Carry out some administrative and computer duties.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family.

Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs:
Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.


We live by our core values:
We listen, learn and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We all work together as one team


We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

You will find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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