Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in North Wales is seeking applications for a role supporting the nursing team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. The successful candidate will assist registered nurses in delivering care within a busy gastroenterology ward. Applicants should ideally have Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience. Training will be provided as needed, and speaking Welsh is desirable. This role is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about providing care and support in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses to deliver care to patients.
• Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan.
• Carry out duties under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Experience dealing with the public

Previous clinical experience

Education

Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience

Completion of all Wales Induction Framework

Job description

Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to join the ward 9 nursing team in Glan Clwyd Hospital. The role will involve team working to support the Doctors and Nursing staff in supporting people in our care on a busy gastroenterology ward.

The successful candidate will be offered specific training as required to fulfil the role.

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

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver based 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 supervision of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.

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

Please see the attached documentation where you will find detailed job description and main responsibilities including a person specification. Thank you.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
• Completion of all Wales Induction Framework

Experience

• Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Previous clinical experience

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.