Outpatient Care Assistant - Dignity & Comfort

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

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker for the Main Outpatients Department in Wales. The role involves assisting Registered Nurses and the medical team with adult patients in a busy outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, with hours negotiated. Welsh language ability is desirable, and the post offers a supportive team environment within North Wales’ largest health organisation.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Experience dealing with the public is essential.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care.
• Ensure fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice.
• Assist patients with hygiene and personal appearance.
• Perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner.
• Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients and maintain tidiness.
• Assist in admitting new patients and orienting them in the ward.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy

Experience dealing with the public

Calm and professional under pressure

Education

Level 2 in health and social care

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker for the Main Outpatients Department in Wales. The role involves assisting Registered Nurses and the medical team with adult patients in a busy outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, with hours negotiated. Welsh language ability is desirable, and the post offers a supportive team environment within North Wales’ largest health organisation.