Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly nursing team working within gynaecology and surgery.
The post is based on Ward A3, The Grange University Hospital which is a 22 bedded ward. Also within the ward is the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment unit and the Early Pregnancy assessment Unit.
The successful applicant needs to have a interest in women's health and prior experience would be desirable but not essential as training and support will be offered. This opportunity will help you to develop your skills and experience whilst making a difference to patient care.
Applicants will be supported in an informal visit to the area if they wish and opportunities to ask questions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an inpatient ward/ department, focusing on the direct needs of patients undergoing healthcare treatments.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The candidate will require a warm, caring and empathic approach to couples who experience complications and loss in early pregnancy. The candidate will be motivated, flexible and committed to ongoing learning.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The candidate will require a warm, caring and empathic approach to couples who experience complications and loss in early pregnancy. The candidate will be motivated, flexible and committed to ongoing learning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ/OCF Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent. Desirable
Diploma in health care. Skills
Essential
Ability to complete physical observations including blood pressures, height and weight measurements. Desirable
Ability to take blood. Basic IT skills and knowledge. Use of ABUHB IT systems. Experience
Essential
Clinical experience working within a healthcare setting. Desirable
Working within a gynaecology setting.
Person Specification Qualifications
Essential
NVQ/OCF Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent. Desirable
Diploma in health care. Skills
Essential
Ability to complete physical observations including blood pressures, height and weight measurements. Desirable
Ability to take blood. Basic IT skills and knowledge. Use of ABUHB IT systems. Experience
Essential
Clinical experience working within a healthcare setting. Desirable
Working within a gynaecology setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address
The Grange University Hospital
Llanfrechfa
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
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