Healthcare Support Worker - Pantomime Ward

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantomine ward (27 beds) Gastro provides care for medical and surgical patients, with learning opportunities. You will work as part of a nursing team, assisting with basic nursing tasks under supervision and participate in ward development.

Training opportunities exist to support career progression and you may become a link nurse. The ideal candidate is motivated, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience.
• Essential: Previous/public-facing experience.
• Desirable: Completion of all Wales Induction Framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and daily activities.
• Record observations and document bedside notes.
• Carry out general cleaning and prepare bed spaces and equipment.
• Provide care for a group of patients each shift, support meals and hydration.
• Develop through personal development reviews.

Skills

Remain calm under pressure

Team player

Approachable with patients

Education

Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Pantomine ward (27 BEDS) specialises in Gastro providing care for both medical and surgical patients with a variety of conditions, which can lead to a range of learning opportunities.

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. There are many training opportunities to help with career progression and staff are encouraged to become link nurses to help with self and whole ward development. For further information please contact Ward Manager Claire Gordon on 03000 847950 Ward visits are welcome.

Main duties of the job

The role involves assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, recording observations and completing bedside documentation. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment.

In each shift, HCSW are allocated to provide care for a group of patients. Duties include but are not inclusive to providing personal care; assisting with serving meals and drinks throughout the day; recording observations and accompanying patients for investigations.

Your development needs will be met through personal development reviews.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Completion of all Wales Induction Framework

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public

Desirable criteria

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances

Other

Essential criteria

• Team player and the ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh