Health Care Support Worker - Clywedog Ward

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Wales is seeking a dedicated nursing team member to assist in delivering high standards of patient care. The role involves basic nursing duties under supervision, effective communication with patients, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate values teamwork and is eager to develop their skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Career development pathways

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Participate in delivery of basic nursing duties under supervision.
• Communicate effectively with patients and relatives.
• Assist in safe movement and transfer of patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care.
• Assist in ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Maintain cleanliness of the ward area.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic nursing skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Minimum training requirements

Job description

The post holder will work as part of a team of ward-based nursing staff and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of the patient and will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Work within core competency framework and expected to deliver a range of basic nursing duties to patients linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice.

Required to carry out a range of assigned tasks, participating in the delivery of basic nursing duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Main duties

• Working as part of a ward-based team assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.
• Assist in the adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Participate in food monitoring and complete documentation accurately.
• Assist in ensuring that the ward area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with Health Board Policies.
• Communicate daily with patients and relatives, ward staff and ward visitors, ensuring a polite, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Communicate effectively with patients, negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome any barriers to understanding, e.g., blind or deaf patients, those with speech difficulties.
• Use effective communication skills within the ward/department and with all members of the team, patients, relatives, and personnel from other departments.
• Be expected to attend and participate in ward meetings.
• Undertake basic nursing duties, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following a period of training and on completion of core competencies.
• Undertake care in accordance with the standards of care set out in the Fundamentals of Care.
• Assist in the movement and transfer of patients, using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximize the safety of staff and patients, in accordance with the patient's individual care plan.

About the employer

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.