SDEC Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) – Fixed-Term Secondment

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; St Asaph; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on a fixed-term/secondment basis until 30 September 2027. The role covers clinical tasks across patient care, infection prevention, monitoring and diagnostic support within a busy acute care setting.

The post requires compassionate care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a health or social care environment.
• Experience of working with NHS.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care support including dressing, hygiene, mobility and personal care.
• Maintain infection prevention standards through hand hygiene and environmental cleanliness.
• Assist with nutrition and hydration and support patient independence where possible.
• Record vital signs and document nutrition/hydration status; report findings to a registered professional.
• Assist with point-of-care testing and specimen collection as directed.
• Provide pressure area care and report skin changes.
• Deliver compassionate care and effectively communicate with patients, carers and staff.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with standards.

Skills

Good communication

Work under supervision

Calm under pressure

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on a fixed-term/secondment basis until 30 September 2027. The role covers clinical tasks across patient care, infection prevention, monitoring and diagnostic support within a busy acute care setting.

The post requires compassionate care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.