Healthcare Support Worker INTERNAL

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

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Llandudno invites applications from staff currently employed by BCUHB to join the elective surgical hub at Llandudno Hospital. The role supports registered nurses to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced ward, with infection prevention as a key focus and potential temporary transfer to Abergele Hospital until the hub opens.

The post emphasises teamwork, professional standards, and patient safety, with Welsh language ability desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings within a surgical ward environment.
• Ability to work with orthopaedic patients and maintain infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse to deliver high standards of care in the surgical hub.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to infection prevention policies.

Skills

surgical ward

experience in care settings

orthopaedic experience

Education

NVQ 2

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALDER

A fantastic opportunity to join the elective surgical hub in Llandudno Hospital. The hub will provide excellent evidence based care to elective orthopaedic patients for North Wales, leading in arthroplasty and soft tissue lower limb surgical procedures. There will be a requirement to join Abergele Hospital until the surgical hub is open.

Main duties of the job

To assist the registered nurse to deliver a high standard of care within the surgical hub. Maintain professionalism and infection prevention policies.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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

Person specification

essential

Essential criteria

• surgical ward
• experience in care settings

Desirable criteria

• NVQ 2
• care experience

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Essential Criteria

• surgical ward
• experience in care settings

Desirable criteria

• NVQ 2
• care experience

Essential Criteria

• orthopaedic experience
• experience in care settings

Desirable criteria

• NVQ 2
• care experience