Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 2 HCSW to join our team on Seren Unit based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
We are an 15 bedded older adult dementia admissions unit providing person centered care for people suffering with dementia.
The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the qualified to ensure that a high standard of care is maintained across the unit, and be expected to demonstrate a genuine interest in this field of nursing, displaying excellent people skills such as communication. They will be expected to work as part of a team, ensuring the delivery of high quality person centred patient care.
Staff working within this environment are afforded the opportunity to experience diverse mental illnesses which effect older people.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 2 HCSW to join our team on Seren Unit based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
We are an 15 bedded older adult dementia admissions unit providing person centered care for people suffering with dementia.
Duties include : Work within a multi-disciplinary team under the direction of a registered nurse. To support the delivery of health care with individual service user care plans. Support the delivery of a range of interventions required to support service users meeting their personal care needs ensuring safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Observe the safety of service users at all times and if requested account for their whereabouts. Assist with safe and supportive levels of engagement of patients deemed to be at risk of harm. Participate in supervision from Registered Nurses. Develop knowledge and skills via the appraisal and supervision process and keep up to date with statutory and mandatory training.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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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
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a Mental Health setting Skills
Essential
Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to demonstrate a person centered approach Able to undertake Formal Restrictive Physical Intervention Training with annual up-dates Desirable
I.T. skills Qualifications
Essential
Have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent competence gained through experience and supervision
Person Specification Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a Mental Health setting Skills
Essential
Good communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to demonstrate a person centered approach Able to undertake Formal Restrictive Physical Intervention Training with annual up-dates Desirable
I.T. skills Qualifications
Essential
Have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent competence gained through experience and supervision
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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
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