Llety Newydd is a complex care unit, which provides long-term care to patients who still require hospital provision.
The team comprises ofa unit manager, deputy, registered nurses and health care support workers. In addition to this the team will work alongside the inpatient multi-disciplinary team to work towards discharge to the community.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude towards supporting people with challenging behaviour and experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
Candidates would assist in the provision of both personal and health care, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans for each individual.
Candidates would support individuals to access meaningful activities and recognise early warning signs that require care plan intervention.
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You will deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Practitioner. This will include supporting patients with all aspects of the fundamentals of care including activities of daily living, providing feedback on progress against the plans.
This includes communicating effectively with patients who may have sensory impairment, speech and language difficulties, memory and cognitive impairment, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
You will maintain clear and accurate patient records relating to patient care and interventions utilising both digital and paper based records.
You will take responsibility for attending statutory, mandatory training and work based learning opportunities in accordance with the health board policy and local training needs analysis to achieve compliance with mandatory training.
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.
You will deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Practitioner. This will include supporting patients with all aspects of the fundamentals of care including activities of daily living, providing feedback on progress against the plans.
This includes communicating effectively with patients who may have sensory impairment, speech and language difficulties, memory and cognitive impairment, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
You will maintain clear and accurate patient records relating to patient care and interventions utilising both digital and paper based records.
You will take responsibility for attending statutory, mandatory training and work based learning opportunities in accordance with the health board policy and local training needs analysis to achieve compliance with mandatory training.
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.
Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
Evidence of maintaining their personal development, demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team
Evidence of working within specialist care setting
Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
Knowledge of the fundamental's aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing, understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements, Understands the principles of confidentiality, and principles of consent prior to undertaking care behaviour and wellbeing/mental requirements health or learning disability requirements
Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice, Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Knowledge and experience of Positive Behaviour Support and Positive Behaviour Management
Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality e.g. working within the community/forensic Mental Health patients who have required a minimum of Medium Secure Care Services etc
for example, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice
Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work
Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
Evidence of maintaining their personal development, demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team
Evidence of working within specialist care setting
Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
Knowledge of the fundamental's aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing, understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements, Understands the principles of confidentiality, and principles of consent prior to undertaking care behaviour and wellbeing/mental requirements health or learning disability requirements
Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice, Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Knowledge and experience of Positive Behaviour Support and Positive Behaviour Management
Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality e.g. working within the community/forensic Mental Health patients who have required a minimum of Medium Secure Care Services etc
for example, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice
Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern
Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work
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.
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. 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..
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.
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. 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..
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