Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to work as part of our team in Older Persons Services,
Onnen Ward is set in Ysbryd Y Coed and part of 3 separate Wards: Onnen, Derwen and Celyn. Onnen ward is a 20-bedded Female Dementia Assessment/admissions Inpatient Ward, Derwen Ward is a 20-bedded male Dementia Assessment/admissions Inpatient Ward and Celyn is functional Older Persons Mental Health assessment /admissions Ward all three are based in Ysbryd Y Coed which is based in Cefn Coed Hospital.
We value working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team and this will include the successful applicant. We believe in working together for better outcomes for our patients and providing an holistic approach to recovery.
In this Health Board we aspire to be driven by our values; where every person that works for us, regardless of their role, is expected to demonstrate the values of “caring for each other”, “working together” and “always improving”.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the development of those accessing continuing healthcare ensuring a holistic delivery of care and services which are coherent and consistently applied.
The post holder will assist in the promotion of equality for all clients through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting clients’ rights, choices, personal beliefs and identity and by supporting clients with challenging behaviour and complex health needs through effective communication.
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
Essential
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrates Healthboard Values
2. NVQ Level 2 equivalent or working towards
3. Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
Desirable criteria
4. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
5. Experience of working in Mental health rehabilitation and recovery
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.
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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