Healthcare Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for Evington Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This fixed term/secondment post runs until 27 March 2027, with potential for extension subject to service needs.

The successful candidate will work as part of a nursing team, delivering planned care under indirect supervision, supporting patients, families and carers, and contributing to a high standard of holistic care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 and literacy/numeracy qualifications.
• Experience working on ward.
• Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively face to face, by telephone or in group discussions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Care delivery

Education

NVQ Level 3

Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

Job Overview

This post is fixed term/ secondment until 27/03/2027 to meet the needs of the service.

Job Overview

This post is fixed term/ secondment until 27/03/2027 to meet the needs of the service.

I f you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join Evington Ward, an 27 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation ward based in Wrexham Maelor 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ - Level 3
• Literacy & Numeracy

Desirable criteria

• Additional Relevant Qualifications

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working on ward

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in healthcare environment

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

• Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the health care assistant
• Ability to communicate effectively via face to face, telephone or group discussion