Senior Health Care Assistant - Evening & Overnight Nursing Service

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant for the Evening & Overnight Nursing Service. This role involves delivering patient care, supporting the Registered Nurse, and working flexible shifts across Wrexham and Flintshire. Applicants should possess a Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in demanding situations. Opportunities for career development are available, offering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience.
• Good communication skills, able to convey information clearly.
• Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children's Barred List check.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Nurse in delivering planned and unplanned patient care.
• Assist formal and informal carers in home and care settings.
• Work a range of shift patterns and travel within the area to meet service needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under supervision

Caring and compassionate approach

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Health Care Assistant - Evening & Overnight Nursing Service

We currently have the following Band 3 Health Care Support Worker vacancies within the East Area Evening & Overnight District Nursing Service:

Band 3 - 2 x 15 hours per week

The Service operates across Wrexham and Flintshire counties and the team are based in Wrexham. The service covers the hours between 6.00 pm and 8.00 am.

Further discussions can take place at interview or by informal discussions.

Full induction into the posts will be supported, with opportunities for further career development.

Main duties of the job

The role will be to support the Registered Nurse in delivery of planned and unplanned patient care to patients and offer support to formal and informal carers in their own homes and care homes.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. 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.

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and work based training / short courses.
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults / children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard

• Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check.
• Ability to work a range of shift patterns
• Ability to travel within geographical area to meet the needs of the service

Skills & Attributes

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
• Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as TEAMS
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual taskss
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Experience

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum pro rata