We are looking for dedicated Health Care Support Workers to support our clinical services at Velindre University NHS Trust.
or an existing Health Care Support Worker looking to work extra hours?
Are you looking for occasional or regular work in a caring and friendly environment?
If so, then we need people like you to join our team.
We are seeking Health Care Support Workers who can work effectively in a variety of settings and departments as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
What are the Benefits for you?
You accept work when you are available
Access to relevant Training and Education Opportunities
Free uniforms
Access to NHS Pension Scheme and Staff Discounts
Opportunities to work in NHS environment
Access to our Wellbeing Services
Increased opportunity to find a permanent position within the Trust
Apply today!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral part of the clinical nursing team and wider services. The role will facilitate systems and processes that assist in the fundamental of care delivery to the patient to include stock maintenance, taking and recording of observations and to assist with the basic physical and emotional care of patients and their families as directed.
* To assist nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the assessment process by contributing to developing a picture of patients' needs.
* To work closely with the MDT to carry out prepping duties to ensure that clinic preparation is done in a timely manner to highlight any issues needing to be rectified and to aid in the smooth running of the service
* To help in the co-ordination the work of the junior HCSW's
* To assist in the delivery of care as identified in the patient's care plan. At all times reporting observations on progress or deterioration to the nurse in charge/clinical lead.
* To develop skills and experience at carrying out delegated duties in respect of the physical and psychological needs of the patient not always under the supervision of the Registered nurse in charge.
* To respect the patient/carers and representatives being sensitive at all times to their views and wishes
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Skills
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
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 year per annum pro rata
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