SAU Health Care Assistant

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rhyl is seeking Band 2 Health Care Support Workers to join their supportive team. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care tasks and maintaining communication with healthcare professionals. Candidates should have hospital/care experience and strong communication skills. This position offers training and support within a committed team environment. Full-time and part-time contracts are available.

Qualifications

• Hospital/care experience required.
• Ability to work in line with the HCSW code of conduct.
• Experience delivering patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated nursing tasks for varied patients.
• Assist with intentional rounding and maintain documentation.
• Recognise and report changes in patient condition.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ 2

Working towards NVQ 3

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Assessment Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd requires Band 2 Health Care Support Workers. The successful applicant will join a supportive and dedicated team. Some hospital-based care experience is preferred. Excellent communication, teamwork, initiative and organisational skills are essential. Training, mentorship and support will be provided.

Main duties / Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated nursing tasks for a varied group of patients, including those with physical or mental disabilities or illnesses (e.g., bathing, toileting, feeding, last offices).
• Assist with intentional rounding, provide pressure care, and maintain documentation.
• Inform nursing staff of any issues or changes in a patient’s condition; recognise and respond to changes in behaviour/condition and report to a Registered Nurse at all times.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Maintain a tidy and clean department.
• Escort low-dependency patients to other wards as required.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Assist with obtaining urine/faeces samples as required by a trained nurse.
• Work with other health professionals to achieve a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and care.
• Assist patients with dietary requirements and monitor daily food orders as instructed by a registered nurse.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels, re-stocking, and other general housekeeping duties.

Qualifications / Skills

Essential: Hospital/care experience; ability to work inline with the HCSW code of conduct; experience delivering patient care.

Desirable: NVQ 2; experience within the EQ; experience in working in BCUHB; familiarity with BCUHB documentation; working towards NVQ 3; completed HCSW framework.

Experience

Experience in working within a care environment and delivering patient care; demonstrated ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Other

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be submitted where applicable.

Details

Date posted: 10 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,833 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 050-ACS568-1025

Job locations: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ

How to apply

You will find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking Apply now to view in Trac. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and English; assessments will not be biased based on language.

Employer details

Employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ

Employer website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/