Health Care Support Worker

Integrated Care System; Prestatyn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in delivering nursing care within the community. You will work closely with registered nurses and contribute to the well-being of patients and their families. Ideal candidates will have good teamwork skills, a commitment to service modernization, and preferably be Welsh speakers. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Awareness and commitment to the modernization of the service.
• Ability to travel between patient's homes in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver care to patients.
• Support the district nursing team to care for community living patients.
• Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

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.

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.

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

Qualifications and/or knowledge

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

Experience

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

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.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum, pro rata