Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Work-life balance policies

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for AMU Short Stay within the Emergency Quadrant. The role focuses on compassionate care and supporting a team of nurses in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Applicants should be motivated to provide high-quality care, with dedication to the trust's values. UK sponsorship is required for non-UK RoI nationals, and there are family-friendly policies and a Disability Confident Employer status in place.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deal with patients and relatives with an approachable manner and assist with basic nursing care under supervision.
• Work as part of a nursing team in AMU Short Stay within the Emergency Quadrant.
• Welsh and/or English language skills welcomed.

Job description

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and expanding team on AMU Short Stay. AMU Short Stay is within the Emergency Quadrant and is an area of continuous development.

AMU Short Stay is looking for highly motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and wish to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate care. We are seeking to recruit healthcare assistants who can make a difference with their dedication and expertise whilst upholding the trusts values and behaviours. We are a friendly department with a positive ethos.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient’s management.

The successful candidates will work within the Emergency Quadrant which consists of ED, AMU Short Stay and AMU Assessment. This role can be challenging at times, however you will be working as part of a well established team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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

Experience

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

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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 Soraia Angelo Job title Ward Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000 858502 Additional information

Bethan Peel - Interim Emergency Quadrant Matron

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Claire Jeavons - Emergency Care Matron

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