About this role
Job summary
We have an opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our busy team as part of the Theatres service in Prince Charles Hospital supporting with the care of patients during their peri-operative journey.
Support registered staff healthcare professionals in theatre in delivering patient care under the direct supervision of registered staff.
As well as direct patient care, you will be involved with preparing and checking equipment, carrying out safety checks, ensuring clinical areas and equipment are cleaned and restocked, and helping to collect and return patients to the ward areas.
Deliver the role in accordance with Health Board values & behaviours and HCSW code of conduct.
Main duties of the job
Post holder will:
Communicate with a range of patients with differing needs, including overcoming any barriers to understanding such as deafness / language difficulties
Provide support/reassurance to patients referring any essential information/ questions/concerns to registered professionals
Communicate with other health professionals to perform delegated duties to ensure a safe service
Participate in Patient Safety steps for example briefs, time out, debriefs
Undertake induction and competency-based programmes to perform delegated supervised duties
Complete statutory and mandatory training
Follow policies/procedures/ guidelines/protocols/safe systems of work
Only working within delegated duties under supervision of registered staff / following schedules of work
About us
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:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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.
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.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge Essential
Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience and can evidence work-based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role, which is gained through experience and work-based training/short courses. 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. Knowledge of the code of conduct for healthcare support workers in Wales and all Wales delegation guidelines (HEIW).
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.
Desirable 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 demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
Desirable
Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
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).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)