Bank Health Care Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization in Wales, dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients. As a key member of our team, you will assist registered nurses in delivering essential patient care, ensuring dignity and equality are upheld. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment. With a commitment to equality and diversity, we invite you to be part of our mission to enhance healthcare services across North Wales. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required for the role.
• Experience in a relevant healthcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in delivering holistic patient care.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the clinical area.
• Support patients with personal hygiene and meal times.

Skills

Patient Care

Hygiene Assistance

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2

Equivalent to NVQ Level 2

Job description

Job Overview

To assist registered nurses in delivering evidence-based care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other healthcare professionals, patients, their families, and carers.

Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under supervision for the duration of the shift.

Main duties of the job

1. Assist the registered nurse to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that patients' dignity and equality are maintained at all times.
2. Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high-quality service for patients and clients.
3. Assist patients in maintaining their own hygiene and personal appearance.
4. Perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which you have the relevant training and assessment.
5. Prepare the ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring the area is clean and tidy; assist in maintaining standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness or clutter to the appropriate person.
6. Assist in the admission of new patients to the ward by preparing the bed area, welcoming the patient, directing to the bed/other area, and showing the patient around the ward.
7. Complete patient menu cards involving patients in the process, taking into account any dietary instructions as identified by a qualified nurse.
8. Participate in protected mealtimes for patients by ensuring they receive their meals and beverages in a timely and safe manner, ensuring hands are washed and the environment is conducive to mealtimes (e.g., preparing the bed area).

Working for our organization

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply want a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has the right opportunities. As the largest health organization in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales, we offer a supportive environment aligned with our organizational values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Join our team, work with engaged leadership at all levels, and enjoy our commitment to promoting equality and diversity. We are proud to be a “Disability Confident Employer.”

Please check your email regularly for recruitment correspondence. Applications can be submitted in Welsh; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than those in English.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking “Apply now” in Trac.

Person Specification

NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 2
• Equivalent to NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience in a relevant healthcare setting