Health Care Support Worker

NHS; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a leading NHS organization in the Trauma & Orthopaedics department. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care within an inpatient setting. Ideal candidates will have strong team working and communication skills, and will contribute to the ongoing development of patient services. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive training and development opportunities

Occupational health support

Flexible working

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• Completed a learning package at QCF / CQFW level 2.
• Ability to follow care plans and record patient observations.

Responsibilities

• Work within clinical competencies under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Participate in demonstrating activities to new staff.

Skills

Team Working

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in patient care

Job description

Currently, we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Therefore, anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board within the Trauma & Orthopaedics department at the Royal Gwent Hospital. The post holder will work as part of a team providing healthcare services to patients within an inpatient department/ward, focusing on the direct needs of service users undergoing healthcare treatments.

This opportunity will help you develop your skills and experience while making a difference to patient care.

With strong team working skills, you will demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicate well with colleagues and patients, and have the vision and ability to help move the service forward. You should strive to get the best out of your colleagues and team, never compromise on quality, and treat others with respect and dignity.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. They will have completed a learning package at QCF / CQFW level 2. The support worker can also provide relevant evidence of competence, skills, and knowledge, evidenced via KSF. They are expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales under the direction, and close supervision of, a registered nurse. All delegated activities will align with the NLIAH (2010) All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.

They will observe a personal duty of care regarding the use and storage of equipment and participate in demonstrating their activities to new or less experienced staff within their discipline. They will be responsible for following care plans within their role and recording all patient observations and care provided in patient notes.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization committed to caring. It provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. We offer opportunities for all career stages, including starting, growing, and building your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary, and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, extensive training, and development opportunities, including paid mandatory training, in-house programs, recognized qualifications, and professional career pathways, including management development programs. We promote flexible working, support work-life balance, provide occupational health support, and are developing a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support staff wellbeing.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance care closer to home and high-quality hospital care when needed, including the Grange University Hospital, which offers specialist and critical care and opened in November 2020. Join us in pioneering new ways of working and delivering a world-class healthcare service for the future.

Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking 'Apply now' to see in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in patient care

Experience

• Previous experience in patient care
• Previous NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions, in line with the requirements of the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).