Date Posted: 10th December 2020
Recruitment drive ahead of new £3m day surgery unit
St Joseph’s Hospital has started recruiting for 50 new positions across the hospital, ahead of the opening of a new day surgery unit in April 2021. Roles include qualified theatre practitioners, registered nurses, healthcare assistants, administrators and housekeepers. Applications close on 15 January.
Located in Malpas, St Joseph’s is easily accessible from Cardiff, Bristol, Monmouth and Abergavenny. 2021 is set to be particularly significant as it marks the 75th anniversary of the hospital, which was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Annecy in 1946; two years before the birth of the NHS. A £3m project, the new unit is a part of the continued multi-million-pound investment in St Joseph’s, following the installation of a market-leading MRI scanner in October.
Officially a green site, St Joseph’s Hospital is a Covid-free environment. Since the spring the hospital has committed some of its staff, beds, diagnostics, facilities, and expertise to support the NHS, and it continues to do so during the winter months. The new day surgery unit will offer operations such as cataract surgery, hernia repair, removal of skin lumps, carpal tunnel release, gall bladder removal and knee arthroscopy.
Staff satisfaction levels are at an all-time high which was reflected in a recent staff survey. As well as being a modern forward-thinking employer with a positive culture, the hospital also offers benefits including private healthcare, flexible working opportunities and study leave support programmes.
“Our team are without doubt our biggest asset, and we’re so pleased we’re able to take on more talented people across a range of roles,” commented Jan Green, director of clinical services at St Joseph’s. “Some of our team members have been with us for over 20 years, and we’re consistently told that the environment and atmosphere is what makes them stay. We're all very much looking forward to celebrating our 75th anniversary year, which is a great time to join the hospital.”
Theatre manager, James Austin, adds: “I’ve been with St Joseph’s for over five years now and I can honestly say that it’s the best environment I’ve worked in. It’s supportive and well run, and the investment we’ve received has only enhanced the care we give.”
The recruitment drive is supported by an advertising campaign across the region. Full information on each new role is given on the St Joseph’s Hospital website careers page, and anyone who would like to find out more can contact hr@stjosephshospital.co.uk.
St Joseph’s is based around consultant-led personalised care. The hospital offers a wide range of treatments, from cardiology to ophthalmology and orthopaedic to general surgery.