Health Care Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board invites applications for a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant in the Surgical Ward. The role involves rotating within the ward, supporting both emergency and elective patients and working under supervision of a Registered General Nurse.

Candidates should have basic numeracy and literacy, and Level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent. Welsh language skills are desirable; all applications in Welsh or English are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• Experience of dealing with the public.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: Completion of all Wales Induction Framework.
• Welsh language ability desirable (Welsh and/or English speakers welcome).

Responsabilités

• Work within the Surgical Unit to support emergency and elective patients on the surgical pathway.
• Undertake patient care tasks under supervision of a Registered General Nurse.
• Be part of a ward team providing care in a busy hospital environment.

Connaissances

Experience with the public

Communication skills

Welsh/English language ability

Formation

Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience

Description du poste

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Previous clinical experience

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Completion of all Wales Induction Framework

Values

Essential Criteria

• 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