Health Care Assistant - Pantomine

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

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in North Wales seeks Health Care Support Workers to assist medical and surgical patients in a dynamic ward environment. Responsibilities include personal care, maintaining records, and facilitating patient meals. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills and a desire to contribute to healthcare. Training opportunities are available for career progression. The ability to speak Welsh is a plus. A salary of £24,833 per annum is offered, pro rata if part-time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public.
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care needs.
• Record observations and maintain bedside documentation.
• Clean clinical environment and prepare bed spaces.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Understanding of health and safety

Education

Essential criteria as per attached job description

Job description

Pantomine ward (27 BEDS) specialises in Gastro providing care for both medical and surgical patients with a variety of conditions, which can lead to a range of learning opportunities.

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.

There are many training opportunities to help with career progression and staff are encouraged to become link nurses to help with self and whole ward development.

For further information please contact Ward Manager Samantha Highton on 03000 847950 Ward visits are welcome.

Main duties of the job

The role involves assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, recording observations and completing bedside documentation. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment.

In each shift, HCSW are allocated to provide care for a group of patients. Duties include but are not inclusive to providing personal care; assisting with serving meals and drinks throughout the day; recording observations and accompanying patients for investigations.

Your development needs will be met through personal development reviewsThe ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment.

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

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.

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 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

Experience

• Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework

Skills

• Ability to maintain clear accurate records and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.

Qualifiactions

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification (2)

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.

£24,833 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)