Health Care Support Worker

SIMANDO; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive and progressive employer in a role that focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care. As part of a dedicated team, you will assist in a variety of nursing duties, ensuring patients receive the best care possible. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in a community-focused environment, where your contributions are valued. With a commitment to your well-being and career development, this role is set in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, providing a perfect balance between work and life. Embrace the chance to grow and thrive in a rewarding nursing career.

Qualifications

• Required to deliver basic nursing duties under supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high standards of nursing care.
• Participate in food monitoring and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the ward area.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic nursing duties

Tact and persuasive skills

Ability to assist with nutrition and hydration

Education

Minimum training requirements for nursing

Job description

The post holder will work as part of a team of ward-based nursing staff and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of the patient and will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Work within core competency framework and expected to deliver a range of basic nursing duties to patients linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice.

Required to carry out a range of assigned tasks, participating in the delivery of basic nursing duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Working as part of a ward-based team, assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.

Assist in the adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Participate in food monitoring and complete documentation accurately.

Assist in ensuring that the ward area is kept clean and tidy, e.g., participating in general housekeeping, adhering to guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc., in accordance with Health Board Policies.

Communicate daily with patients and relatives, ward staff, and ward visitors, ensuring a polite, respectful, and courteous manner.

Communicate effectively with patients, negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome any barriers to understanding, e.g., blind or deaf patients, those with speech difficulties.

Use effective communication skills within the ward/department and with all members of the team, patients, relatives, and personnel from other departments.

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

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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.