Wales Health Care Support Worker (Theatres)
Band 2
Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (NA) Job ref 050-ACS709-0826-A
Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Abergele Hospital Town Abergele Salary £26,300 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Join our team and get the support you deserve for you to flourish in developing your ophthalmic clinical care skills. An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join our team in supporting Ophthalmology Service developments. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated applicant with a desire to provide high quality patient care and proven evidence of the ability to learn and apply new skills within their work area. Experience in recent ophthalmic care is desirable.
This Health Care Support Worker post role will include delivering patient care under the direct supervision of registered staff in a theatre environment. Deliver role in accordance with Health Board / trust values and the code of conduct for HCSW’s in Wales.
The hours of work are variable, covering ophthalmic service needs, which may at times from include weekend working.
We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic to provide an excellent standard of care with the right values for this role. Full induction into the post will be supported and there are great opportunities for career advancement and the opportunity to develop additional skills such as venepuncture, and the recording of patient general and ophthalmic clinical observations following training and competencies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake tasks as delegated by a Registered Health Care Professional, in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
- Perform basic safety checking and preparation / attachment of equipment.
- Support effective transfer of patients and equipment.
- Perform the role of the circulating person under supervision supplying items to the sterile field and supporting the safe processing of specimens.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and appropriate storage of stock items.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Experience
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Level 2 in care or ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include a theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work related procedures.
- Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for HCSW in Wales
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject
- Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity
- Welsh Language Skills
Other
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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