Minor Injuries Unit Healthcare Support Worker

Powys Teaching Health Board; Welshpool; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join the Minor Injuries Unit in Brecon. You will support trained nurses, take initial patient details, histories and baseline observations, and assist with wound care and simple closures.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, use the WPAS IT system to record clinical details, and learn through development pathways. Welsh speakers are welcome, and the board supports training to develop skills and confidence.

Formación

• NVQ3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent demonstrable experience
• ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills
• Welsh language ability or willingness to learn
• Ability to travel

Responsabilidades

• Take initial patient details, histories and baseline observations.
• Wound cleansing and simple wound closure (steri strips/glue), dressings.
• Apply plaster of Paris, splints and mobility aids.
• Record patient clinical details on the WPAS IT system.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

IT literacy

Educación

NVQ3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent

ECDL or equivalent computer skills

Descripción del empleo

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join the Minor Injuries Unit in Brecon. You will support trained nurses, take initial patient details, histories and baseline observations, and assist with wound care and simple closures.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, use the WPAS IT system to record clinical details, and learn through development pathways. Welsh speakers are welcome, and the board supports training to develop skills and confidence.