Health Care Support Worker - Maldwyn Ward - Welshpool
The post holder will work as part of a team of ward-based nursing staff and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of the patient and will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
Work within core competency framework and expected to deliver a range of basic nursing duties to patients linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice.
Required to carry out a range of assigned tasks, participating in the delivery of basic nursing duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a ward-based team assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Assist in the adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Assist in ensuring that the ward area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with Health Board Policies.
Communicate daily with patients and relatives, ward staff and ward visitors, ensuring a polite, respectful, and courteous manner.
Communicate effectively with patients, negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome any barriers to understanding, e.g., blind or deaf patients, those with speech difficulties.
Use effective communication skills within the ward/department and with all members of the team, patients, relatives, and personnel from other departments.
Undertake basic nursing duties, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following a period of training and on completion of core competencies.
Assist in the movement and transfer of patients, using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximize the safety of staff and patients, in accordance with the patient's individual care plan.
The health board will support Welsh language development through training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
* Clear transferable skills valid to the health care setting equivalent to NVQ / QCF level 2
* Good level of general education
* Possess or working towards NVQ Level II Award
* Previous hospital experience
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Previous experience in working in a caring setting
Aptitude and Abilities
* Ability to communicate with a range of people in both a verbal and written capacity
* Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
* Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
* Demonstrate PTHB Values
* Demonstrate core caring Values
* Have a caring, kind and sympathetic attitude in line with PTHB Values
* Ability to work well as part of a team
* Ability to prioritise competing demands on time
Other
* Flexible approach to meet service needs
* Ability to adapt to different situations
* Amenable to change as required
* Ability to assist with the safe handling of patients
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.
£26,300 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
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