Nursing Support Worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to deliver high standards of direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with daily living activities, maintain dignity and report patient information accurately.

You will undertake basic clinical observations, support infection prevention, and contribute to maintaining a safe, hygienic environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care or equivalent experience with evidence of care competency
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of NHS policies and patient confidentiality incl. GDPR
• Experience in health or social care settings providing direct patient care
• Willingness to work across shift patterns including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Welsh language skills desirable (level 1-5)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision
• Assist with activities of daily living while maintaining dignity
• Record and report patient information accurately
• Undertake clinical observations appropriate to role
• Support infection prevention and control practices
• Contribute to a safe, hygienic working environment
• Assist in teaching and supervision of students and junior staff
• Adhere to Welsh health board values and code of conduct

Skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Organisational skills

MS Teams

Welsh language skills

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Deliver high standards of direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Support patients with activities of daily living whilst maintaining dignity and respect. Record and report patient information accurately. Undertake clinical observations and other delegated clinical duties appropriate to your level of competence. Support infection prevention and control practices. Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Undertakes 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. 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 role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSWs in Wales.

The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of a 24-hour service. Posts will involve working a range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. You will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional approach, and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care. You will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience) and demonstrate the values and behaviours expected within Cardiff and Vale UHB,

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care, Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS
• skills and atributes,
• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
• Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS.
• Able to analyse, synthesise and present knowledge and information to influence key decisions.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
• Ability to work a range of shift patterns

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.