Job overview
The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in caring for older adults with frailty needs. The focus of the role is to enhance the patient experience by promoting independence and supporting patients to maintain and maximise their functional ability. You will be expected to encourage and assist patients with mobility, nutrition and hydration, and support them to participate in daily interactive activities that contribute to their overall well‑being. The post holder should hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health (or equivalent). They must demonstrate effective communication skills, be an excellent team player, and also be able to work independently when required. You will work closely alongside both the nursing team and the therapy team to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; however, both Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Support the delivery of high‑quality care to older adults with frailty needs, focusing on improving the overall patient experience.
* Promote and maintain patient independence, encouraging participation in mobility, nutrition, hydration, and daily interactive activities.
* Assist patients with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and maintaining dignity at all times.
* Support safe mobilisation using appropriate equipment and follow moving and handling guidelines.
* Monitor and report changes in patients’ condition promptly to the registered nurse or therapy staff.
* Carry out delegated clinical tasks, such as observations, fluid/food monitoring, and documentation as required.
* Work collaboratively with the nursing team, therapies team, and wider MDT to achieve individualised patient goals.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Important note for applicants: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. A tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification is recommended.
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