Health Care Support Worker - Ceiriog ward

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Chirk; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is recruiting Health Care Support Workers to join a team delivering planned holistic patient care under supervision. The role involves personal care, observations, bedside documentation, assisting with meals, and maintaining infection control standards.

Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome; ability to speak Welsh is desirable. You will work with nurses and other professionals to ensure patient dignity, safety and effective care across

Qualifications

• Good general education is required.
• Evidence of completion of QCF Level 2 or equivalent within 6 months.
• Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality.
• Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering high standards of holistic patient care.
• Perform venepuncture and ECG as delegated by the trained nurse.
• Take patient observations (BP, temperature, pulse) and report changes.
• Maintain nursing records and assist with procedures/investigations.
• Assist with infection control and safe moving/handling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Good general education

QCF Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

A vacancy has become available for a HCSW. Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidates will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and co-ordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the Hospital. The role involves assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, recording observations and completing bedside documentation. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment. In each shift, HCSW are allocated to provide care for a group of patients. Duties include but are not inclusive to providing personal care; assisting with serving meals and drinks throughout the day; recording observations and accompanying patients for investigations. 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

• Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering a high standard of holistic patient care in all clinical settings, ensuring that the patient’s dignity and equality is maintained at all times in line with organisational requirements.
• To perform tasks this will include venepuncture, ECG on patients as delegated by the trained nurse and within the limits of training and knowledge.
• Perform patient observations, blood pressure / temperature and pulse. Observe and report any changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Participate in maintaining patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date. Support individuals (prior to, during and following clinical procedures or investigations).
• Chaperone patients when required and assist with medical procedures by trolley preparation. This will include being vigilant in relation to strict infection control procedures.
• Contribute and assist in the moving and handling of individuals ensuring that organisational guidelines and policies are met.
• Ensure that patients and carers / relatives are involved in the care procedures, ensuring that they understand and are able to give consent.
• Participate in ensuring that patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.

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

• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Support the multidisciplinary team in service development.
• Participate in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. This includes the correct rotation of stock to maximise supplies.
• Responsible for the ordering of supplies to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Take a proactive role in the management of risk, i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents near misses and hazards.
• Assuming all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, reporting any areas of concern to the line manager.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
• Assist in the monitoring of standards and quality of nursing care.
• Participate in the patient and public involvement activities.
• Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general education
• Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2/to obtain or equivalent within 6 months whilst in post
• Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality

Desirable criteria

• Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services
• Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in care setting.

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to maintain clear accurate records. .
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of IT skills