We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Theatre Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker to undertake the circulating role and duties as per all Wales job description.
This is a part-time position and is open to novice or experienced Health Care Support Workers who would like a new challenge. Full competency-based training will be provided and supported by mentors within the department as well as our Health Board Practice Educators.
Prioritise delegated workload, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner, using your initiative to undertake the work based on the needs of the patient, and department.
Work within established policies and procedures when delivering care; and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
On completion of relevant training and being assessed as competent, provides assistance as a circulating member of the Theatre team as directed by a registered healthcare professional, for example partaking in swab, needle and instrument counts, connecting and testing diathermy and suction apparatus and other apparatus required for theatre e.g. headlamps, stack systems, troubleshooting equipment, assisting with the collection, labelling, handling of specimens for dispatch for laboratory examination.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 09/09/2025
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in: Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.