Healthcare Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Holywell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for Ffynnon Ward A at Holywell Community Hospital. The role supports nurses in delivering holistic patient care and ensuring treatment plans are followed under supervision.

The successful candidate will join a team focused on compassionate care, patient wellbeing, and collaboration with other health professionals. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Good general education – QCF Level 2 or equivalent within 6 months.
• Experience working with members of the public is desirable.
• Awareness of clinical governance within NHS settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses to deliver care to patients on the ward.
• Deliver care as documented in the nursing care plan under supervision.
• Support patients and families to maintain health and wellbeing.
• Undertake prescribed clinical and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Education

QCF Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

A part time vacancy has become available for a Health Care Support Worker on Ffynnon Ward A in Holywell Community Hospital.

Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and coordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the Ward.

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver based care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient their family and carers.

Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under the supervision of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing.

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.

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.

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.

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general education - Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2/to obtain or equivalent within 6 months whilst in post

Desirable criteria

• Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services.

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to maintain clear accurate records and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.

Other

Essential criteria

• Team player and the ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh