SAU Health Care Assistant

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Assessment Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is looking for Band 2 Health Care Support Workers. Join a dedicated team providing care to diverse patients. Applicants should have care experience and strong communication skills. Training and support provided.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience required.
• Knowledge of Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated nursing tasks for patients.
• Assist with intentional rounding and maintain documentation.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient behavior.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Organizational Abilities

Effective Time Management

Competent in Observation Recording

Education

NVQ Level 2

Working towards NVQ Level 3

Tools

Phlebotomy

ECGs

Job description

The Surgical Assessment Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd is seeking Band 2 Health Care Support Workers. The successful candidate will join a supportive and dedicated team. Applicants should have some care experience, preferably in a hospital setting, with excellent communication skills, teamwork, initiative, and organizational abilities. Training, mentorship, and support will be provided.

Main duties of the job

1. Carry out delegated nursing tasks for a diverse group of patients, including those with physical and/or mental disabilities or illnesses, such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and providing last offices.
2. Assist with intentional rounding, pressure care, and maintain documentation.
3. Inform nursing staff of any issues or changes in patients' conditions.
4. Recognize and respond to changes in patient behavior or condition and report to the Registered Nurse.
5. Respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
6. Maintain a tidy and clean department.
7. Escort low dependency patients to other wards when needed.
8. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.
9. Assist with obtaining urine and feces samples as required by trained nurses.
10. Collaborate with other health professionals to deliver multidisciplinary care.
11. Assist patients with dietary requirements and monitor food orders as instructed.
12. Help maintain stock levels, restock supplies, and perform general housekeeping duties.

Knowledge of Welsh is desirable; applications in Welsh are welcomed and will be treated equally.

About us

If you enjoy challenges, helping others, or seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers excellent opportunities. As Wales' largest health organization, providing comprehensive services to around 700,000 people across North Wales, we support our staff in line with our values and 'Proud to Lead' framework. We promote equality and diversity and are a 'Disability Confident Employer'.

Please check your email regularly for correspondence. Applications in Welsh are accepted and will not be treated less favorably than those in English.

Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification are available in the supporting documents or by clicking 'Apply now' to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Skills

• Competent in observation recording
• Effective time management
• NVQ Level 2
• Experience working within the EQ
• Phlebotomy trained
• Competent in performing ECGs

Experience

• Working in accordance with the HCSW code of conduct
• Previous care experience
• Familiar with BCUHB documentation
• Working towards NVQ Level 3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.