Healthcare Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a full-time Healthcare Assistant to join the team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. You will work closely with nurses and healthcare professionals, supporting high standards of patient care. Candidates should meet essential criteria in the job specifications, and while the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, applications are welcome from both Welsh and English speakers.

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per job description/person specification.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

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 patients.

Job description

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 of whom have a wealth of experience in this field supports all acute medical care needs of our patients. A team working approach is adopted to ensure both safe practice, individualised care and a positive patient experience is created for all patients. 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.

If you think this is the opportunity for you, and would like to join our friendly and welcoming team then we'd love to hear from you.

The position is for a full time Healthcare Assistant working 37.5 hours per week alongside a Registered Nurse and other Health Care Professions.

Hours are to be discussed at at interview.

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 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

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

Experience

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

Skills

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