Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Trefor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a District Nursing team member to assist registered nurses in delivering patient care within the Arfon locality, North Wales. The post involves visiting patients in their homes and contributing to a modernised district nursing service, with support from the broader nursing team.

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, able to work both in a team and independently, and prepared to travel between homes across towns and rural areas.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic with awareness of and commitment to modernisation of the service.
• Able to work well within a team and also alone.
• Must travel between patients' homes across towns and rural areas.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; English or Welsh speakers may apply.

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.
• Support the district nursing team to care for those living in the community.

Skills

Teamwork

Travel between patient homes

Welsh language desirable

Communication skills

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

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.