Health Care Support Worker Minor Injuries Unit

Train Work Live; Welshpool, Brecon; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board in Wales seeks an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join the Minor Injuries Unit at Brecon. You will support trained nurses, manage your workload in wound care and assist with a wide range of minor injuries, including fractures and eye injuries. Training will be provided for IT systems and documentation.

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent demonstrable experience in a Health or Social Care setting.
• ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Take initial patient details, histories and baseline observations; good communication and literacy required.
• Wound cleansing, simple wound closure (steristrips/glue), dressings.
• Apply plaster of Paris, splints and mobility aids.
• Record patient clinical details using WPAS IT system (training provided).

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Welsh language ability

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

NVQ3 Health or Social Care

ECDL / computer skills

Tools

WPAS IT system

Job description

Health Care Support Worker Minor Injuries Unit

Band 3

Main area Minor Injuries Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (0800-2030 long days) Job ref 070-ACS079-1126

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Victoria Memorial Hospital Town Welshpool Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum, pro rata. Weekend and bank holiday enhancements apply Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 03/12/2026

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced health care support worker to join our team at the Minor injuries unit in Brecon.

In recent years the unit has excelled in given a knowledgeable and caring service to the local community. Led by a dedicated team of Emergency nurse practitioners. The successful candidate will provide support to the trained nurses but also be able to manage their own work load in wound care.

The team provide care in all aspects of minor injuries, including fractures, strains/sprains, head injury, traumatic and post op wound closure and care, eye injuries. We also deal with emergency presentations such as chest pain or stroke.

If you have experience working within the emergency care setting as a HCSW, or are interested in this field of practice, the role will give you enormous job satisfaction and enhanced skills led by the scope of practice within MIU.

Main duties of the job

With the support you will be taking initial patient details , histories and base line observations, so good communication skills and literacy are essential.

Wound cleansing, simple wound closure(steristrips/glue), dressings.

The application of plaster of Paris, splint's and mobility aids.

The use of WPAS IT system to record patient clinical details(training will be given) good IT and keyboard skills required.

Working for our organisation

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.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• NVQ3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent demonstrable experience in a Health or Social Care setting
• ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills To be aware of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services

Experience

• Working within a multidisciplinary and multi agency setting

Aptitude and abilities

• Can demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage stressful situations in self. Ability to travel. Can explain the importance of care monitoring, audit and evaluation of fundamentals of care
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn. Good time management and ability to prioritise Ability to work alone under the supervision of Clinical Lead Able to undertake extended tasks as required by the Clinical Lead

Values

• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issue

Other

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

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.

Name Valerie Archer Job title ENP team lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01938 558919 Additional information

Please feel free to phone the unit to arrange an informal visit or to ask any further questions about the role.