Bank - Healthcare Support Worker

Powys Teaching Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A rural health organization in Wales is seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers for its bank staff team. Responsibilities include providing patient-centered care and assisting in safe patient handling. No formal qualifications are required, but good general education and team experience are valuable. Flexibility in working hours is essential. Candidates who can speak Welsh are desirable.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required. On the job training will be provided.
• Good level of general education. Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with the safe handling of patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Caring attitude

Ability to work flexible hours

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

General education

NVQ Level II Award (or working towards)

Job description

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

This is a Bank position only

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our bank staff

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. As a rural Health Board we have around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of the land mass of Wales. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care, not to mention a wide range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. If working for Powys Teaching Health Board is something that is of interest, we may have an opportunity just for you.

Main duties of the job

'We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, forward thinking and patient-centred Healthcare support workers to join our bank staff team. Our approach is multi-disciplinary led care. We are looking for individuals who are able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, are caring and kind and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills within a ward/ready to go home unit setting. We need individuals who are sympathetic, with excellent communications skills, an active interest in learning and an attitude that ensures the highest standard of care for our patients. The role entails shift work, so the ability to work a range of hours is needed, to include nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• No formal qualification required. On the job training will be provided. Good level of general education. Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of the role.
• Possess or working towards NVQ Level II Award. GCSEs or similar qualifications. Previous hospital experience.

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience in working in a caring setting

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to communicate with a range of people in both a verbal and written capacity. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to speak Welsh

Values

• Demonstrate PTHB Values. Demonstrate core caring Values. Have a caring, kind and sympathetic attitude in line with PTHB Values. Ability to work well as part of a team. Ability to prioritise competing demands on time

Other

• Flexibility to meet service needs. Ability to adapt to different situations. Amenable to change as required. Ability to assist with the safe handling of patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.