Job overview
Prison environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.
Prison Healthcare provision is based around a model of care specifically aimed at delivering substance misuse, Mental Health and Primary Care services.
The role of the Health Care Support Worker is to support professional healthcare staff to deliver care within the establishment in line with the standards and policies of healthcare provision in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The role involves assisting the registered nurses to ensure that the physical environment is safe, clean, comfortable and suitable for patient care. To contribute to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients by being an active and supporting member of the team.
This is a diverse role which involves the day to day delivery of a high standard of support to the nursing team to enable health care to be delivered to a population who have a comprehensive range of physical, psychological, substance misuse and social problems whilst maintaining a high level of awareness and compliance with security procedure within the prison setting.
Main duties of the job
The Nursing Support Worker works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients with support and supervision
provided by a registered health care professional
Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered
healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation
Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress
Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes
Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff
Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s 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
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. Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
3. 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)
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
4. Good communication skills – verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
5. Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
6. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
7. Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
8. Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
9. Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS
10. Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks
Desirable criteria
11. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
Desirable criteria
13. Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
14. 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 not necessary