Health Care Support Worker - Critical Care

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a proactive and caring Health Care Support Worker for their Critical Care unit at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This role involves supporting nursing and allied health staff while providing care for patients. Candidates should have a Level 2 vocational qualification in health care and good communication skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure. The position offers opportunities for training and development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Structured teaching and development programmes

Supportive team environment

Engaged leadership

Qualifications

• Level 2 in care or ability to undertake on-the-job training.
• Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing, medical, and allied health staff in critical care settings.
• Provide care for elective surgical patients and emergency admissions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to keep calm in stressful situations

Caring and compassionate approach

Organisational skills

Ability to use technology

Welsh language skills

Education

Level 2 vocational qualification in health care

Theoretical knowledge of care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Teams

Job description

Health Care Support Worker - Critical Care

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated Critical Care workforce at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, as a Band 2 Health Care support Worker.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for proactive, enthusiastic and caring individuals, who will enjoy working in these demanding and rapidly changing environments, supporting all levels of nursing, medical and allied health staff. We provide care for both elective surgical patients and emergencies admissions from all specialities.

In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer well-established, structured teaching and development programmes for all staff. If you have a caring and compassionate approach to your work and patients, and want to join a motivated, friendly and supportive team, we are keen to hear from you.

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

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

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Level 2 in care or ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include theorectical knowledge of care and a range of work related procedures for example completion of a competency based workbook to level 2 vocational qualification
• Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales
• Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous experience working with people in caring capacity

Skills and Attributes

• Good communication skills - verbal and written with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
• Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role for example Microsoft Office, email, Teams etc..
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility and performing other manual tasks
• Welsh language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh

Other

• Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Children's barred list check
• Ability to work a range of shift patterns

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.