Job Overview
As part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Community’s Journey to Excellence, the Acute Medical Unit within the Emergency Quadrant here at YGC is undergoing major quality improvement and service developments. This means we have exciting opportunities for individuals who are looking for a career in health care within the rapid‑paced world of emergency care. We support staff through their NVQs and onto the nurse training course via this route, with a dedicated practice development nurse and a sim suite to aid learning opportunities. We work with new staff in the ward setting.
Whether you are an experienced health carer seeking a new challenge or new to the world of care, we offer a variety of flexible working initiatives to create a positive work‑life balance. Please get in touch to find out what we can offer.
Main duties of the job
* Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring the patients’ dignity and equality are maintained at all times.
* Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to deliver high‑quality service for patients and clients.
* Assist patients in maintaining their own hygiene and personal appearance.
* Perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, for which the post holder has the relevant training and assessment.
* Prepare the ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring the area is clean and tidy; assist in maintaining standards and report any untidiness or clutter to the appropriate person.
* Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing the bed/trolley area, welcoming the patient, directing them to bed or other area, and showing them around the ward.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and receive the support you need in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
We promote equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email address registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria
* Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post.
* Experience of dealing with the public.
Desirable criteria
* Previous clinical experience.
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
* Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
* Completion of all Wales Induction Framework.
Values
Essential Criteria
* Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g., care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.
* Demonstrate a commitment to working consistently in line with our Organisational Values, enabling others within the workforce to do so as evidenced in day‑to‑day work and through discussion at PADR.
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