Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Are you passionate about patient care and looking to join a dynamic team? The Surgical Division within the NPTSSG Service Group is currently recruiting Band 3 Wales Nursing Support Workers across all ward areas.
Main duties of the job
Provide personal and clinical care to patients with minimal supervision, as delegated by a registered healthcare professional, in line with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
Regularly update registered healthcare professionals on patients’ conditions and progress.
Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment, adhering to infection prevention and control policies.
Support the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
Uphold Health Board/Trust Values and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales.
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
Compassionate individuals committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to learn and contribute to a positive working environment.
If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive setting, we would love to hear from you!
Person specification
Qualifications and 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.
Desirable criteria
2. •Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
Person Specification
Essential criteria
3. •Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
4. •Good communication skills – 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.
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