Overview
The Surgical Assessment Unit at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd requires Band 2 Health Care Support Workers. The successful applicant will join a supportive and dedicated team. Some hospital-based care experience is preferred. Excellent communication, teamwork, initiative and organisational skills are essential. Training, mentorship and support will be provided.
Main duties / Responsibilities
* Carry out delegated nursing tasks for a varied group of patients, including those with physical or mental disabilities or illnesses (e.g., bathing, toileting, feeding, last offices).
* Assist with intentional rounding, provide pressure care, and maintain documentation.
* Inform nursing staff of any issues or changes in a patient’s condition; recognise and respond to changes in behaviour/condition and report to a Registered Nurse at all times.
* Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
* Maintain a tidy and clean department.
* Escort low-dependency patients to other wards as required.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues.
* Assist with obtaining urine/faeces samples as required by a trained nurse.
* Work with other health professionals to achieve a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and care.
* Assist patients with dietary requirements and monitor daily food orders as instructed by a registered nurse.
* Assist in maintaining stock levels, re-stocking, and other general housekeeping duties.
Qualifications / Skills
Essential: Hospital/care experience; ability to work inline with the HCSW code of conduct; experience delivering patient care.
Desirable: NVQ 2; experience within the EQ; experience in working in BCUHB; familiarity with BCUHB documentation; working towards NVQ 3; completed HCSW framework.
Experience
Experience in working within a care environment and delivering patient care; demonstrated ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
Other
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be submitted where applicable.
Details
Date posted: 10 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,833 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 050-ACS568-1025
Job locations: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ
How to apply
You will find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking Apply now to view in Trac. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and English; assessments will not be biased based on language.
Employer details
Employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ
Employer website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/
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