Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organisation in North Wales is looking for a District Nurse to assist registered nurses in delivering care to patients in the community. The successful candidate will support a dedicated nursing team and may work independently or as part of a team. Enthusiasm for modernising healthcare services is essential. Candidates who are Welsh speaking are desirable, but English speakers are equally welcome. Join this team to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic with an awareness of and commitment to service modernisation.
• Able to work well within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to travel

Welsh speaking

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic with an awareness of and committed to the modernisation of the service.
• Able to work well within a team and also alone.
• Capable of travelling between patients' homes both within towns and rural areas in a timely manner.
• Welsh speaking is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

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.