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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity for a health care support worker has become available in the North West DN Team, Newport to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our community nursing team. The District Nursing Service works closely with GP'S and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide an excellent standard of person centred nursing care to adult patients in their own homes, residential care or clinic settings, supporting them to self manage where possible. You will be a flexible team player but confident at working alone in the community setting, visiting a wide range of housebound patients.
Previous experience of health or social caring for patients in the community would be advantageous.
We will support you to transfer your existing knowledge and develop new clinical skills to become a Community Health Care Assistant. As a Health Care Assistant you will work developing skills in simple wound care, pressure ulcer care, phlebotomy, and supporting the registered nurses in the delivery of all aspects of holistic care.
The District Nursing Service is commissioned to provide a 24/7 service. The core shift is hours over seven days. Applicants will be required to work weekends, and bank holidays.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Skills
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Experience
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* A commitment to undertaking continuing personal development and training
* Able to plan and manage own workload
* Understand and respect the principles of confidentiality
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Qualifications
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