Nursing Support Worker, Perioperative Care

Job summary To provide high-quality support to registered staff, patients, and colleagues throughout the peri-operative journey, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care at all stages of the patient pathway. Please refer to the main duties and responsibilities for further details. 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 isn't '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 you're 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. Main duties of the job Communicate effectively with patients with a range of needs, including those with hearing impairments, language barriers, or other communication difficulties. Provide support and reassurance to patients, escalating concerns, questions, or essential information to registered professionals. Communicate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to carry out delegated duties safely and effectively. Participate in patient safety processes, including team briefs, time-outs, and debriefs. Complete induction, competency-based programmes, and required supervised training. Maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements. Follow organisational policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, and safe systems of work. Work only within delegated duties and under the supervision of registered staff. Identify and report missing, incomplete, or inaccurate documentation to registered staff. Escalate relevant patient safety concerns identified during patient checks. Verify the sterility or disinfection status of equipment and report non-compliance with standards. Assist registered staff with swab, needle, instrument, and item counts, reporting any discrepancies immediately. Observe and report deviations from patients' baseline physiological observations to registered staff. Report faulty equipment and equipment hazard alarms promptly. Initiate basic life support/resuscitation procedures while summoning appropriate assistance. 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. Details Date posted 14 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-ACS180-1026 Job locations Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF311RQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and