Health Care Assistant

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Health Care Assistant to join their Children's Unit. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential care and support to children and their families in a dynamic and compassionate environment. You will work closely with a registered nurse, undertaking various tasks that directly impact patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in health and social care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to enhancing the well-being of young patients. Join this team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in need of support.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in a clinical setting under supervision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to children and families under supervision.
• Supervise and care for children admitted to the children's ward.

Skills

Wound care using aseptic technique (ANTT)

Phlebotomy

Basic observations

Communication skills

Adaptability

Vital signs recording

Venepuncture

ECG recording

Urine testing

IT skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care

Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Part-Time Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team on the Children's Unit.

The Children's Unit consists of 19 inpatient beds including 1 High Dependency bed, 3 Enhanced Care beds, 6 Assessment unit beds, 6 medical/surgical day case beds and 2 Oncology beds.

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.

Main duties of the job

1. To undertake assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care to the child, young person and their family in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.
2. To supervise and care for children and young people admitted to the children's ward under the joint care of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services team.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology.
• All Wales HCSW induction framework.

Experience

• Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
• Good understanding of risk assessment and management.

Skills

• Evidence of being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique (ANTT).
• Phlebotomy & basic observations.
• The ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
• The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support from the qualified Nurses.
• Vital signs, recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar).
• Venepuncture, routine ECG recording, urine testing.
• Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
• IT skills / knowledge.
• Ability to affect change in a positive manner.
• Works well as a team member.

Values

• Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.

Other

• Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
• To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours.
• Ability to use own initiative & ability to work without direct supervision.
• Welsh Speaker.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata.