Health Care Support Worker - Clywedog Ward
Health Care Support Worker - Clywedog Ward role with Powys Teaching Health Board (NHS). The post holder will work as part of a ward-based nursing team and carry out a range of tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of the patient. They will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
Job Description
The post holder will work as part of a ward-based nursing staff team 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 the core competency framework and deliver a range of basic nursing duties linked to minimum training requirements, providing competency to practice.
* 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
* Work as part of a ward-based team to assist in delivering a high standard of nursing care, behaving professionally at all times.
* Assist in adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse; participate in food monitoring and complete documentation accurately.
* Keep the ward area clean and tidy; participate in general housekeeping and adhere to guidelines for disposal of dirty linen in accordance with Health Board Policies.
* Communicate daily with patients and relatives, ward staff and visitors in a polite, respectful, and courteous manner.
* Communicate effectively with patients, negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome barriers to understanding (e.g., patients with sensory impairments).
* Use effective communication skills within the ward/department and with all team members, patients, relatives, and other departments.
* Attend and participate in ward meetings.
* Undertake basic nursing duties under supervision after training and completion of core competencies.
* Undertake care in accordance with the Fundamentals of Care standards.
* Assist in the movement and transfer of patients using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximise safety, in accordance with the patient’s care plan.
About Us
Powys Teaching Health Board is the smallest Health Board in Wales. We value the contribution of every employee to our diverse portfolio of community-based services. We offer development pathways and strive to support a healthy life–work balance in a beautiful rural county.
For more information about benefits and values, visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
Details
* Date posted: 08 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 2
* Salary: £24,833 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital - Clywedog Ward, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5HF
* Reference number: 070-ACS068-0925
Job Description – Job Responsibilities
You will find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
* Essential
* Qualifications and/or Knowledge: Demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the health care setting equivalent to NVQ / QCF level 2; demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of the role.
* Desirable
* Possess or be working towards NVQ Level II Award
* GCSEs or similar qualifications
* Previous hospital experience
Experience
* Essential: Experience of working as part of a team
* Desirable: Previous experience in working in a caring setting
Aptitude and Abilities
* Essential: Ability to communicate with a range of people in both verbal and written capacity; ability to stay calm in stressful situations
* Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh
Values
* Essential: Demonstrate Powys Teaching Health Board values; demonstrate core caring values; have a caring, kind and sympathetic attitude; ability to work well as part of a team; ability to prioritise competing demands on time
Other
* Essential: 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
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. See UK Visas and Immigration for details. From 6 April 2017, applicants for entry clearance may need to present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for the last 10 years.
Employer details
Employer: Powys Teaching Health Board
Address: Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital - Clywedog Ward, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5HF
Employer's website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
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