Band 3 Emergency Department Assistant

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care organization in South Wales seeks individuals to support nursing and medical teams in delivering patient-centric care. Candidates should have emergency care experience and excellent communication skills, working as part of a dedicated team. Welsh language skills at a basic level are advantageous but not essential. The role ensures a safe environment while providing comprehensive care for a diverse community.

Benefits

Living Wage Employer

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Desirable: Welsh speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (B2).
• Experience in delivering high standards of patient care.
• Motivation and enthusiasm in maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to nursing and medical staff.
• Deliver patient-focused care.
• Maintain a safe environment in an emergency care setup.

Skills

Experience in emergency care

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

This is a rewarding role that offers clinical support to nursing and medical staff in the delivery of patient focused care. Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The applicants should have experience in working within an emergency care environment. Applicants should be enthusiastic and motivated in the delivery of high standards of care and in the maintenance of a safe environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a large team is essential.

Qualifications

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

Location & Community

Located in the heart of South Wales, we're central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we're creating a space where everyone can thrive. Discover more about working with us here: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - Join CTM Home - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Working for our organisation Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Rhondda Cynon TAF, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil.

About the Employer

We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.