Nursing Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Penrhos Garnedd; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales seeks a motivated health care assistant to join the Children's ward. The role includes personal care and clinical duties, promoting a safe environment, and contributing to staff training. Candidates should ideally be able to speak Welsh and will receive support for professional development. Applications submitted in Welsh are welcome and treated equally. Join us to make a positive impact on the care of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• Healthcare experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake personal care activities and clinical duties under supervision.
• Update registered healthcare professional on patient condition.
• Promote a healthy and safe environment for children.
• Ensure hygiene and infection control in the working environment.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Deliver care in accordance with Health Board Values.

Job description

Overview

An exiting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated health care assistant to join our team on the Children's ward. 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 of role progression. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/clients condition and progress.
• Promote and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people and their families.
• Ensure the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Deliver the role in accordance with the Health Board Values and the Code of Conduct for HCSW in Wales.

Qualifications

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

About the Organization

BCUHB North Wales is 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.

Additional Information

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.

Application Process

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.