Health Care Assistant

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS in Bangor is seeking a motivated Band 2 nurse/clinical support worker to join the Gastroenterology Unit on Aran Ward. The role covers a 37.5 hour week with day and night shifts, delivering compassionate patient care and supporting senior staff.

You will work with a diverse patient group, assist with personal care, monitor observations, document findings and participate in ongoing training. Welsh language skills are welcomed; applications from Welsh and English speakers are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Assist to deliver high standard of patient care, showing compassion and professionalism.
• Maintain patient dignity and comfort during care activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patients' personal care and hygiene needs.
• Encourage and monitor nutritional intake as prescribed.
• Monitor observations and accurately document findings in patient records.

Skills

Caring approach

Patient care

Teamwork

Job description

Main area Gastroenterology Unit Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Various hours available) Job ref 050-ACS736-0926-B

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Aran Ward, Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £26,300 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 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.

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.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team on Aran Ward. The individual will be working alongside other members of staff, on a day and night shift pattern. The individual will be providing nursing care for a variety of patients on a busy Gastroenterology unit. There will be ongoing training opportunities for the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

By becoming part of the team on Aran your main duties of the job would be to assist to deliver high standard of patient care by being caring and compassionate. You would assist the patient with their personal and hygiene needs, encourage them with their nutritional intake, monitor their observations and accurately document information.

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.

Values

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirbale criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications / Experience

• Achieved grades/experience
• Achieved grades, experience

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.