Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTHBOARD
The Healthcare Assistant (band 3) has a greater degree of autonomy than the Healthcare Assistant (band 2) and undertakes a broader range of health and care in accordance with policy and procedures.
The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered practitioner/assistant practitioner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder contributes to assessment and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans. They will supervise other staff and promote the delivery of high-quality care.
Assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of the delivery of care in a community setting.
Under direction of the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, supports appropriate individualised, clinical/risk assessments providing accurate feedback as necessary.
Deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Practitioner. This will include supporting patients with all aspects of the fundamentals of care including activities of daily living, providing feedback on progress against the plans.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. 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 worked based training/short courses
2. Ability to be able to complete certified /accredited physical intervention training, for example Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction
3. Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
4. Good communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
Desirable criteria
5. Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
6. Experience of working within the NHS
7. Ability to work a range of shift patterns
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant within area of work
Desirable criteria
9. Previous relevant experience in specialty
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
10. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
11. Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
Desirable criteria
12. Welsh language skills
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable