Healthcare Support Worker

NHS; Brecon; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health board in a picturesque rural setting is seeking motivated Healthcare Support Workers to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing compassionate care in a stroke rehabilitation unit, where you'll work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to staff development, this position is ideal for those eager to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate transferable skills valid to healthcare settings.
• NVQ/QCF level 2 in Health Care or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Accurately chart simple observations and participate in care monitoring.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Caring attitude

Ability to undertake simple observations

Team participation

Education

NVQ/QCF level 2 in Health Care

ECDL

Job description

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. As a rural Health Board we have around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of the land mass of Wales. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care, not to mention a wide range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. If working for Powys Teaching Health Board is something that is of interest, we may have an opportunity just for you!

Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Resourcing team on 01874 712580 or [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

'We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, forward thinking and patient-centred Healthcare support workers to join our team on Epynt ward at Brecon War Memorial Hospital. Epynt ward is the stroke rehabilitation unit for South Powys, so our approach is multi-disciplinary led care. We are looking for individuals who are able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, are caring and kind and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills within stroke rehabilitation. We need individuals who are sympathetic, with excellent communications skills, an active interest in learning and an attitude that ensures the highest standard of care for our patients. The role entails shift work, so the ability to work a range of hours is needed, to include nights, weekends and bank holidays.These advertised posts are for various hours, full time / part time over a fixed period of 6 months or 2 years. Hours to be discussed at interview. For more information, please contact Ward Manager Susanne Gomm: 01874 615756The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [e-mail]

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

070-ACS028-0525

Job locations

Brecon Hospital

Cerrigcochion Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS

Job description 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.

Job description 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 and/or knowledge Essential

• Can demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the healthcare setting equivalent to NVQ/QCF level 2
• NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health Care or equivalent

Desirable

• ECDL

Aptitude and abilities Essential

• Clear communication skills both oral and written
• Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations
• Can verbalise a caring attitude
• Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation
• Participation in meetings
• Participation within the team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation fundamentals of care
• Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations: o Temperature o Pulse o Respiration o Blood pressure o Blood glucose monitoring o Fluid input/output monitoring o Bowel motions o Dietary intake
• Able to take patient samples: o Urine o Faeces o Blood o MRSA swabs

Desirable

• Ability to speak welsh

Other Essential

• Ability to undertake work during unsocial hours
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Person Specification Qualifications and/or knowledge Essential

• Can demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the healthcare setting equivalent to NVQ/QCF level 2
• NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health Care or equivalent

Desirable

• ECDL

Aptitude and abilities Essential

• Clear communication skills both oral and written
• Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations
• Can verbalise a caring attitude
• Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation
• Participation in meetings
• Participation within the team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation fundamentals of care
• Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations: o Temperature o Pulse o Respiration o Blood pressure o Blood glucose monitoring o Fluid input/output monitoring o Bowel motions o Dietary intake
• Able to take patient samples: o Urine o Faeces o Blood o MRSA swabs

Desirable

• Ability to speak welsh

Other Essential

• Ability to undertake work during unsocial hours
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Brecon Hospital

Cerrigcochion Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Brecon Hospital

Cerrigcochion Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)