Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
We currently have the following Band 3 Health Care Support Worker vacancies within the East Area Evening & Overnight District Nursing Service:
Band 3 - 2 x 15 hours per week.
The Service operates across Wrexham and Flintshire counties, and the team is based in Wrexham. The service covers the hours between 6.00 pm and 8.00 am.
Further discussions can take place at interview or by informal discussions. Full induction into the posts will be supported, with opportunities for further career development.
Main duties of the job
The role will be to support the Registered Nurse in delivery of planned and unplanned patient care to patients and offer support to formal and informal carers in their own homes and care homes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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 get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and “Proud to Lead” competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account 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.
Person specification
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and work based training / short courses.
* Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
* Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults / children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
Essential Criteria
* Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check.
* Ability to work a range of shift patterns.
* Ability to travel within geographical area to meet the needs of the service.
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
* Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
* Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
* Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
* Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.
* Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as TEAMS.
* Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.
Desirable criteria
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
* Experience of working within the NHS.
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