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Job Summary
Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in patients' lives?
Would you like to join our supportive and dynamic team as a Healthcare assistant on our specialist Gastroenterology ward where we care for patients with a range of complex conditions.
You will play an important and vital role in delivering high quality and person centred care.
This post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don't need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker has arisen on our medical speciality ward at the Princess of Wales Hospital.
We are looking for a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team on the Gastroenterology ward.
The individual will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring that high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times.
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential. In addition, experience working with the elderly who may have complex physical and cognitive needs is desirable, however training will be provided for the successful applicant.
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.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-ACS170-0625
Job locations
Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
Job Description
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.
Job Description
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
Experience
Essential
Care/hospital Experience
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in care
Skills
Essential
Well organised in approach to work tasks
Good communication skills
Desirable
Previous skills in healthcare setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
Professional manner
Reliable and good time keeping
Enthusiastic and motivated
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above) are desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Professional manner
Reliable and good time keeping
Enthusiastic and motivated
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above) are desirable
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Industries Hospitals
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