Health Care Assistant

NHS; Bodelwyddan; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is offering roles within the Acute Medical Unit in North Wales, focusing on high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting.

We provide a supportive environment with dedicated practice development and simulations to aid learning, with opportunities to study NVQs and progress toward nurse training. Welsh language skills are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with the public and previous clinical exposure is required.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills alongside health and social care recognition.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff to deliver holistic patient care with dignity and equality.
• Support daily practice to maintain high-quality service standards.
• Help patients with hygiene and personal appearance as needed.
• Assist in preparing ward areas and welcoming patients to bed locations.
• Support admission processes and orient patients around the ward.
• Welcoming Welsh or English speakers; Welsh language skills are an advantage.

Skills

Experience dealing with the public

Clinical experience

Education

Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent

Job description

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

As part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Community's Journey to Excellence, the Acute Medical Unit within the Emergency Quadrant here at YGC is undergoing some major quality improvement and service developments.

This means we have some exciting opportunities for individuals who are looking for a career in health care within the rapid-paced world of emergency care.

We are supporting staff through their NVQs and onto the nurse training course via this route. We have a dedicated practice development nurse and our very own sim suite to aid learning opportunities. They are on hand to work with and support new staff within the ward setting.

Whether you are an experienced health carer looking for a new challenge or a new to the world of care, we are offering a variety of flexible working initiatives to create a positive work-life balance. Please get in touch with us to find out what we can offer.

Main duties of the job

Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times.

Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients.

Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance.

To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which the post holder has the relevant training and assessment.

Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy - assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.

Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley. area, welcoming patient, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.

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

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

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.