Nursing Support Worker

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

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Children’s ward on a fixed-term basis until 31 December 2027. The post involves delivering patient care under supervision within a multidisciplinary team, supporting children aged 0–18 years and their families.

Welsh-speaking or English-speaking applicants are welcome; the role offers development opportunities and a supportive environment with emphasis on role progression and

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Responsibilities

• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver care to children and young people with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional.
• Undertake personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
• Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/clients condition and progress.
• Promotes and maintains a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people and their families.
• Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
• Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Delivers the role in accordance with the Health Board Values and the Code of Conduct for HCSW in Wales.

Job description

Job Overview

An exiting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated health care assistant to join our team on the Children's ward for a fixed-term period up to 31/12/2027.

We provide care for children from 0-18years admitted for acute illnesses or planned or elective procedures under a variety of specialities. We offer a range of development opportunities and are very supportive or role progression.

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

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver care to children and young people with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional.
• Undertake personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support an supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
• Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/clients condition and progress.
• Promotes and maintains a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people and their families.
• Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
• Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Delivers the role in accordance with the Health Board Values and the Code of Conduct for HCSW in Wales.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You can find further information held within the attached documents or you can contact the ward manager.

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

Person specification

Qualification

Essential Criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification