Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join their proactive and innovative nursing team. The role involves supporting trained nurses in delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. Applicants should meet essential criteria and ideally possess Welsh language skills. Competitive salary of £24,833 per annum pro rata is offered, with a commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Responsibilities

• Support the trained nurse and other health care professionals in delivering patient-focused care.
• Improve the quality of care for acutely or chronically ill individuals.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Job description

Overview

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join the team on ward 2 Glan Clwyd Hospital. The nursing team are proactive, innovative and have a wealth of knowledge. The ward, in collaboration with medical colleagues, supports all acute medical care needs of our patients. A team working approach is adopted to ensure safe practice, individualised care and a positive patient experience. The ward has the support of members of the multidisciplinary team working alongside them.

You will be offered the opportunity to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment. All applicants are expected to keep up to date with new initiatives and interventions within nursing care. The position is for a part time Healthcare Assistant working 37.5 hours per week alongside a Registered Nurse and other Health Care Professions. Hours are to be discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will support the trained nurse and other health care professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient focused care.
• Improve the quality of the fundamental aspects of Health and Social Care for people who are acutely or chronically ill, frail or disabled.
• 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 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.

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh and English applicants are treated equally.

Details

Date posted: 10 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,833 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 050-ACS5462-0825-A

Job locations: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ

Job description and person specification

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

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance on overseas checks can be found here.

Employer details

Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ

Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/