Health Care Assistant

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is recruiting Band 2 Healthcare Assistants for the Surgical Ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. The roles are permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with an internal rotation across the ward to support emergency and elective patients.

Experience in an acute hospital is advantageous but training will be provided. Applicants should be team players with patient-care skills; Welsh or English speakers are welcome to apply, with Welsh being desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Acute Hospital setting would be an advantage, but training will be given.
• The position involves working within the Surgical Unit; supports emergency and elective patients.
• Must work on an internal rotation contract within ward.
• Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses and undertake patient care tasks under supervision.
• Welsh or English speakers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care on the surgical ward.
• Provide patient support under supervision.
• Rotate across internal ward assignments.
• Communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Welsh language

Education

Health and social care Level 2

Job description

Main area Surgery Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Various hours available) Job ref 050-ACS832-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd - Tegid Ward Town Bangor Salary £24,833 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

SURGICAL DEPARTMENT

BAND 2 HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT – Surgical Ward

Post – Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Directorate at Ysbyty Gwynedd for a number of permanent Band 2 Healthcare Assistant.

Main duties of the job

Experience in an Acute Hospital setting would be an advantage, but training will be given.

The position involves working within the Surgical Unit; this supports both emergency and elective patients’ on the surgical pathway.

The successful candidates will be required to work on an internal rotation contract within the ward environment.

Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment.

Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient’s management.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Experience

• Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Previous clinical experience

Knowledge

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
• Completion of all Wales Induction Framework

Values

• Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
• Demonstrate a commitment to working consistently in line with our Organisational Values, and enabling others within the workforce to do so to as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.