Health Care Support Worker - ACU

NHS; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for the Acute Cardiac Unit (ACU) Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The role involves supporting nurses and delivering patient care in a cardiology ward. You should have an approachable manner, be flexible, and communicate well.

Welsh language ability is desirable, and applications may be submitted in Welsh or English. This post forms part of a large North Wales healthcare team, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and teamwork in a hospital setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and relatives.
• Willingness to engage in learning and fulfil induction requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the supervision of a Registered General Nurse.
• Be flexible and dynamic in delivering care to patients; maintain effective communication as a team player.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Care experience

All Wales induction

Education

NVQ Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent

All Wales induction framework

Job description

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join Acute Cardiac Unit (ACU) Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

ACU specializes in cardiology. Come and join us – and be a part of brand new exciting hospital developments, which are creating the ideal environment for our newly qualified nurses, staff and our patients, improving the health of the population we serve.

Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient’s management.

You will need to be flexible and dynamic in your approach in delivering care to patients. The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience required to fulfil the post

Skills

• NVQ Level 2 in health and social care an or equivalent
• Basic and Literacy Skills
• Experience working within a care setting
• Completion of all Wales induction framework

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.