Senior Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Neath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker within Adult Community Mental Health Teams. The role includes delivering health monitoring clinics, supporting care coordination, and working with a dedicated team to ensure high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Healthcare Assistant in relevant patient groups.
• Understanding of fundamental care principles and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Physical Health Monitoring clinics across Swansea Bay.
• Undertake blood pressure monitoring, measuring height, weight, and phlebotomy.
• Assist with care coordination under Part 2 of the Mental Health Measure.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Effective escalation

Prioritization

Education

QCF Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to hold a dual role within Adult Community Mental Health Teams across Swansea Bay.

The post involves delivering Physical Health Monitoring clinics across Swansea Bay Adult Community Mental Health Teams, ensuring high standards of physical health monitoring in line with NICE and local prescribing guidelines such as ADHD and antipsychotic monitoring.

Main duties include working within a designated team comprising a registered nurse and other healthcare support workers. Responsibilities involve undertaking blood pressure monitoring, measuring height, weight, phlebotomy, and providing health promotion advice. Phlebotomy training will be provided if not already qualified. The role also includes administrative tasks, requiring basic IT skills.

Another aspect of the role supports a Community Mental Health Team in Neath Port Talbot, assisting with care coordination under Part 2 of the Mental Health Measure. This involves delegated tasks and community visits to support individuals in achieving their goals.

The role operates Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with weekends and bank holidays off. Travel between sites and to patients' homes across five Community Mental Health Teams is essential.

About us

We value our staff and want you to feel confident starting your career here at Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the UK's largest healthcare providers, we offer extensive training and development opportunities within an innovative organization.

Whether you're a nurse, doctor, health scientist, therapist, or support staff, we have a role for you. We also offer apprenticeships, placements, and volunteering opportunities.

We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity leave, marital status, or disability.

Our values—Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving—are at the core of our commitment to equality.

If you're seeking excellent career and training prospects while living near some of Europe's most beautiful scenery and a vibrant city, look no further.

Details

• Date posted: 16 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,433 to £26,060 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 130-ACS061-0525
• Job locations: Tonna Hospital, Tonna Uchaf, Neath, SA11 3LX

Job description

Full job description and person specification are attached or available via the 'Apply now' link in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; applications from Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge (Essential)

• QCF Level 3 qualification (formerly NVQ Level 3)
• Commitment to personal development and understanding of the role within the nursing team
• Experience in a specialist care setting and knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
• Understanding of fundamental care principles and health promotion
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults/children principles

Qualifications and Knowledge (Desirable)

• Participation in relevant courses/study days
• Understanding of care for conditions like dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities

Experience (Essential)

• Significant experience as a Healthcare Assistant in relevant patient groups

Experience (Desirable)

• Relevant specialty experience

Aptitude and Abilities (Essential)

• Caring, compassionate attitude
• Ability to perform procedures like vital signs recording, venepuncture
• Effective escalation of concerns to ensure safety
• Ability to manage unpredictable workload and prioritize tasks

Aptitude and Abilities (Desirable)

• Welsh language skills (levels 1-5)

Additional notes on DBS checks and sponsorship are included, emphasizing compliance with legal requirements and application considerations.