Health Care Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a permanent Healthcare Assistant at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The role includes assisting registered nurses in providing high-quality patient care. Candidates should demonstrate compassion, communication skills, and a commitment to care. Training available for candidates without prior experience.

Qualifications

• Experience relevant to dealing with the public is essential.
• Previous clinical experience is desirable.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in delivering patient care and maintain dignity.
• Help patients with hygiene and personal appearance.
• Prepare ward for receiving patients and assist during admission.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Healthcare Assistant on Prince of Wales ward in Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Prince of Wales is currently a general medical ward.

Experience in an acute hospital setting would be advantageous, but training will be provided.

Post – Full time / Part time

Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives. Desirable experience includes working in a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient care tasks under the supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for patient management.

Main duties of the job

1. Assist the registered nurse/practitioner in delivering high-quality holistic patient care, maintaining patients' dignity and equality.
2. Ensure principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to provide high-quality service.
3. Assist patients in maintaining their hygiene and personal appearance.
4. Perform duties within the care plan delegated by a qualified practitioner, for which relevant training and assessment have been completed.
5. Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness, and report any untidiness to the appropriate person.
6. Assist in the admission of new patients, including preparing beds, welcoming patients, and showing them around the ward.

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

Working for our organisation

If you enjoy a challenge, have a passion for helping others, or are looking for a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales offers a supportive environment. As the largest health organisation in Wales, we provide primary, community, mental health, and hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and benefit from our organisational values and 'Proud to Lead' framework.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. Please check your email regularly for correspondence related to your application. Applications in Welsh are accepted and will not be treated less favorably than those in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking “Apply now” in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Experience relevant to the post and dealing with the public.
• Desirable: Previous clinical experience.

Knowledge

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

Values

• Essential: Demonstrable qualities such as care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in line with organisational values, as evidenced in daily work and discussions at PADR.