Inpatient Mental Health Nursing Support Worker

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Dreenhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) for St Caradog Ward, an Adult Mental Health Ward in Haverfordwest. The post supports registered nurses and MDT members to engage in patient care, observation, and psychosocial interventions to aid recovery.

The successful applicant will have experience in an adult acute in-patient setting and demonstrate dynamic, innovative practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in an adult acute in-patient setting.
• Demonstrates dynamic and innovative practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of care of patients.
• Support the qualified nurses and be directed and supervised to undertake tasks.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and well-being at all times.
• Report any incidents to qualified nursing staff and complete records where appropriate.
• Respect the dignity, privacy, and independence of patients.
• Respond to emergency calls under the guidance of qualified staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Observation

Emergency response

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) for St Caradog Ward, an Adult Mental Health Ward in Haverfordwest. The post supports registered nurses and MDT members to engage in patient care, observation, and psychosocial interventions to aid recovery.

The successful applicant will have experience in an adult acute in-patient setting and demonstrate dynamic, innovative practice.