Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve
•              We treat everyone with respect
•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.