CSS656 Health Care Support Worker - County Hospital

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Pontypool seeks a motivated Band 2 Theatre Assistant/Health Care Support Worker. In this role, you will support clinical staff in providing pre and post-operative patient care. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care and previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker. The position offers training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

Paid mandatory training

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards it.
• Knowledge of how a clinic runs.
• Knowledge of statutory and mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified staff in providing safe pre and post-operative care.
• Assist in patient preparation for theatre.
• Maintain a clean and tidy ward area.

Skills

IT Skills (Basic)

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good organizational skills

Good time keeping

Caring and empathetic

Education

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Welsh Patient Administration System (PAS)

Clinical Workstation (CWS)

Job description

Overview

The Pain Team is looking for a new member to join our team. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Theatre Assistant/ Health Care Support Worker to join our team at County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The role is an excellent opportunity to gain experience supporting team members within the surgical setting, assisting the qualified members of staff in providing safe pre and post operative care for patients by undertaking duties such as performing and recording accurate observations, assisting patients in the preparation for theatre, escorting patients to theatre, caring and treating patients post operatively and maintaining a clean, tidy and appropriately stocked ward area. Appropriate training will be offered to the successful candidate in order to provide good quality individualised care. Staff will be expected to support other sites within the health board if required. Therefore, the successful candidate must demonstrate flexibility within their service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.

Important notices

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.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Qulifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Knowledge of how a clinic runs
• Knowledge of statutory and mandatory training

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards
• Interest in chronic pain assessment

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous Experience at working as a Health Care Support Worker
• Knowledge of chronic pain

Desirable criteria

• Experience at working in a chronic pain setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in using Oracle
• Experience in Welsh Patient Administration System (PAS)
• Experience in Clinical Workstation (CWS)

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• It Skills (Basic)
• Literacy and Numeracy Skills (Basic)
• Good organisation skills
• Good time keeping
• Well presented, motivated and dynamic
• Shows an interest in personal development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Reporting changes to senior clinical nurse specialist

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh

Other

Essential criteria

• Good verbal and written Communication
• Flexible approach, hardworking and adaptable
• Caring and empathetic
• Interested in all aspects of the role as outlined in the job description
• Willingness to run clinics in other sites with ABUHB