Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BCUHB District Nursing Service in Denbighshire is recruiting for a fixed term/secondment post for 3 years, ending 05/09/2029. The role supports the district nursing team to deliver community nursing care to patients in their homes, in partnership with other health professionals.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, able to work in a team or alone, with Welsh language being desirable alongside English. Travel between patient homes is required within the locality.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses to deliver care to patients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient and their family.
• Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan and carry out duties under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Care for those living in the community who require nursing care, traveling between patients' homes within towns and rural areas.

Skills

Nursing experience

Job description

Job Overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 3 years until 05/09/2029 to meet the needs of the service.

Job Overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 3 years until 05/09/2029 to meet the needs of the service.

To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient their family and carers.

Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has occurred to join the highly motivated District Nursing Service in the Denbighshire locality. The role will involve the successful candidate supporting the district nursing team to care for those living in the community who require nursing care.

Applicants should be enthusiastic with an awareness of and committed to the modernisation of the service. They should be able to work well within a team and also alone.

You must be able to travel between patients homes both within towns and rural areas in a timely manner and Welsh speaking is desirable.

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.

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

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification