Nursing Support Worker

NHS; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor is seeking a part-time Health Care Assistant (Band 3) for the Children's ward on a fixed-term contract up to 31/12/2027. The post is 30 hours per week, with shift work across the service.

You will deliver care with supervision from a registered professional, support infection prevention, and contribute to teaching of students and junior staff. Welsh language ability is desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to children and young people with supervision by a registered healthcare professional
• Undertake personal and clinical care activities with minimal supervision as delegated
• Update the registered healthcare professional on the patient’s condition and progress
• Promote a healthy, safe and secure environment for children and families
• Ensure a safe and hygienic working environment following infection prevention and control policies
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of students and junior staff
• Deliver the role in line with the Health Board Values and the Code of Conduct for HCSW in Wales

Skills

Welsh language

Job description

Main area Nursing Grade Band 3 Contract 13 months (Fixed term contract up to 31/12/2027) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Shift work) Job ref 050-ACS822-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

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. The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

Qualification

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

Skills

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

Experience

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

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.