Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Theatre Support Worker - YYF

The closing date is 04 September 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Band 2 Theatre Support Worker to join our efficient and friendly operating theatre team at the Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital.

The successful applicant must be in possession of excellent communication skills and must have a proven track record of being reliable and dependable.

A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage and we are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.

Main duties of the job

You must have worked in a hospital or care setting previously, but no theatre experience necessary as full training will be given.

However, your personal attributes must be those of a hardworking, conscientious and caring individual able to meet the physical demands of this post. You must have a flexible approach to working hours and duties, be able to take instruction from others and be able to use your own initiative when required to do so.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS250-0825

Job locations

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital

Ystrad Fawr Wy, Ystrad Mynach

Hengoed

CF82 7GP


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.

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.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Theatre skills not required

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Experience

Essential

  • No previous experience required however, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role in your application

Desirable

  • Experience of a theatre / hospital environment

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and take constructive criticism
  • Caring and empathetic
  • With training able to cope with difficult and stressful situations
  • Interested in all aspects of the role as outlined in the job description

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the role of the Theatre Assistant / Health Care Support Worker in Theatres

Qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency-based workload equivalent to a Level 2 vocational qualification
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Theatre skills not required

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Experience

Essential

  • No previous experience required however, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the role in your application

Desirable

  • Experience of a theatre / hospital environment

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and take constructive criticism
  • Caring and empathetic
  • With training able to cope with difficult and stressful situations
  • Interested in all aspects of the role as outlined in the job description

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of the role of the Theatre Assistant / Health Care Support Worker in Theatres

Qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency-based workload equivalent to a Level 2 vocational qualification

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).

Additional information

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital

Ystrad Fawr Wy, Ystrad Mynach

Hengoed

CF82 7GP


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital

Ystrad Fawr Wy, Ystrad Mynach

Hengoed

CF82 7GP


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Team Leader

Michelle Jones

Michelle.Jones18@wales.nhs.uk

01443802561

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS250-0825

Job locations

Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital

Ystrad Fawr Wy, Ystrad Mynach

Hengoed

CF82 7GP


Supporting documents

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