Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Denbigh Infirmary Hospital is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to assist the nursing team in delivering safe, compassionate care within the IV Suite/Outpatients Department. You will work under supervision to support nurses, and participate in maintaining cleanliness and stock control in a community-friendly setting.

You will be part of a values-driven organisation committed to equality, diversity and patient-centred care, with training and

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Caring and compassionate approach
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Welsh language would be an asset (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care with supervision by a registered health care professional.
• Undertake personal care tasks as delegated by a registered healthcare professional.
• Ensure the registered health professional is regularly updated on the patient condition and improvement/deterioration.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and storage of stock items.
• Deliver care in line with Health Board values and the Wales HCSW Code of Conduct.

Skills

Good communication

Caring and compassionate

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 in Care

Job description

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a successful applicant to join the IV Suite/Outpatients Department in Denbigh Infirmary Hospital. Within the department we offer the delivery of intravenous therapy and provide outpatient clinics closer to home for those within our community. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Health Care Support Worker to join our team. The post holder will demonstrate good communication skills and commit to excellent patient care. The post holder will support the registered nurses in delivering high quality, safe and effective care.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patient with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional.
• Undertake personal care activities and tasks as delegated by a registered healthcare profession, in accordance with HEIW All Wales Guideline for Delegation.
• Ensure the registered health professional is regularly updated on the patient condition and improvement/deterioration.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the healthcare setting and appropriate storage of stock items.
• Deliver role in accordance with Health Board/Trust values and the Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales.

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 2 in Care

Skills And Attributes

Essential criteria

• Good Communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity