Healthcare Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Holywell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a full time Health Care Support Worker for Ffynnon Ward B in Holywell Community Hospital. The successful candidate will deliver patient care, assist nurses, and maintain high standards of health and wellbeing under supervision. Candidates should have a good general education and ideally some experience in public service. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must understand the role and function of Health Services.
• Candidates should have previous experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in delivering care to patients.
• Deliver patient care as documented in nursing care plan.
• Support clients in maintaining health and wellbeing.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to maintain clear accurate records

Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues

Education

Good general education - Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2

Job description

A full time vacancy has become available for a full time Health Care Support Worker on Ffynnon Ward B 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Good general education - Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2/to obtain or equivalent within 6 months whilst in post
• Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services.

Experience

• Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework

Skills

• Ability to maintain clear accurate records and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.

Other

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

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.