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Band 3
Full-time, Part-time
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Nursing Support Worker(Theatre)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardOphthalmology Day Surgery Unit, Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ, United Kingdom£26,813 - £27,890Closes 19/09/2026

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Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Posted
17/09/2026
Closes
19/09/2026

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Role summary

This role involves assisting registered practitioners in the Ophthalmology Day Surgery Unit, caring for adult and paediatric patients before, during, and after operations. Duties include setting up and moving various equipment, instrument trays, and patients on trolleys or wheelchairs. The position requires circulating duties and preparing theatres for both elective and emergency procedures. It is a physically and mentally demanding job in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist registered practitioners in looking after adult and paediatric patients before, during and after their operation.
  • Set up and move different types of equipment, including heavy theatre trays.
  • Move patients on trolleys, wheelchairs to ensure an effective and efficient service.
  • Perform circulating duties within the theatre.
  • Set up Theatres for both elective & some emergency procedures.

Essential criteria

  • Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject OR equivalent experience
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Flexible in working hours
  • Ability to follow procedures/policies
  • Awareness of limitations of practice
  • Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
  • Ability to keep calm in stressful situations

Desirable criteria

  • Level 3 qualification in Perioperative Support / or equivalent qualification
  • Theatre/Ward experience
  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Useful to know

Band 3 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.

This advert: £26,813 – £27,890 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Nursing Support Worker(Theatre)

The closing date is 19 September 2026

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our busy team within Ophthalmology Day Surgery Unit, as part of Theatre Services. It will be possible to work full time or part time hours. This can be discussed at interview . This Vacancy is available for both novice and experienced Support Workers as specific in house training will be provided.

This is a permanent post.

Main duties of the job

This post will involve assisting the registered practitioner in looking after adult and paediatric patients before, during and after their operation. The post will involve setting up and moving lots of different types of equipment including heavy theatre trays and patients on trolleys to ensure an effective and efficient service for patients.

This post will involve circulating duties as well as setting up Theatres for both elective & some emergency procedures including but not limited to moving different types of equipment, instrument trays and patients on wheelchairs and trolleys. This is a physically and mentally demanding job and the successful candidate will have to prove they can be adaptable to keep up with this ever changing environment.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a

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