Health Care Assistant - Bersham Ward

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wrexham Maelor Hospital is seeking Band 2 Health Care Support workers to join the Medical Directorate on acute wards. You will care for adult patients and support registered nurses under supervision.

You should be approachable, able to work as part of a team, and willing to undertake initial training including NVQ levels 2 and 3 in care. Welsh language ability is desirable; English speakers are welcome.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in care required.
• Experience in hospital environment desirable.
• Good communication with patients and relatives essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide fundamental nursing care tasks under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse.
• Work as part of a ward nursing team to support patient care.
• Maintain patient comfort, safety and dignity.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Approachability

Education

NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Care

Job description

BERSHAM WARD - ACUTE STROKE UNIT

An opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Health Care Support within the Medical Directorate at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

Job Overview

The successful candidates will work within acute adult wards within the Medical Directorate caring for patients admitted into hospital.

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 fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient’s management.

Following an agreed level of training, NVQ level 2 & 3 in care, the successful candidate will be required to work internal rotation on the ward. Successful applicants will have an induction programme arranged for their orientation into the Medical team.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient’s management.

You will need to be flexible and dynamic in your approach in delivering care to patients. The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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

Essential criteria

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

Essential Criteria

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