Health Care Support Worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

The closing date is 27 November 2024

Job summary

We currently have Healthcare Support Worker positions on our medical wards at the University Hospital of Wales

As a Healthcare Support Worker in our areas you will play a crucial part in our nursing teams, we are committed to providing the skills and training that you need to help you in delivering high quality care to our patients. You will be able to work collaboratively alongside the Multi Disciplinary Team.

You should have good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

To work in our team, you'll need to demonstrate the core values as set out by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board;

Kind and caring; Respectful; Trust and integrity; Personal responsibility.

Main duties of the job

As well as a dynamic, friendly working environment we offer a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role. We have an educational pathway to support ongoing learning development to enable all staff to maximise their potential in providing safe and effective care, supporting staff in academic learning.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

001-ACS203-0824-C

Job locations

Cardiff and Vale UHB

Heath Park/Llandough Hospital

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in caring for people

Desirable

  • Previous experience in hospital or health care environment
  • Clerical experience

Skills

Essential

  • Numerate. Good standard of written and spoken English essential
  • Good interpersonal and people skills
  • Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately
  • Able to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

  • Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to communicate with people at all levels Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring personality
  • Able to work in a team and demanding/ pressurised environment
  • Demonstrates professionally motivated attitude

Other

Essential

  • Flexible attitude to work
  • To work in any area of the UHB as required
  • Ability to travel within geographical area.

Other

Essential

  • Other
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C or equivalent

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in caring for people

Desirable

  • Previous experience in hospital or health care environment
  • Clerical experience

Skills

Essential

  • Numerate. Good standard of written and spoken English essential
  • Good interpersonal and people skills
  • Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately
  • Able to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

  • Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to communicate with people at all levels Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring personality
  • Able to work in a team and demanding/ pressurised environment
  • Demonstrates professionally motivated attitude

Other

Essential

  • Flexible attitude to work
  • To work in any area of the UHB as required
  • Ability to travel within geographical area.

Other

Essential

  • Other

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Cardiff and Vale UHB

Heath Park/Llandough Hospital

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Cardiff and Vale UHB

Heath Park/Llandough Hospital

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Lisa Evans

lisa.evans10@wales.nhs.uk

02921846918

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

001-ACS203-0824-C

Job locations

Cardiff and Vale UHB

Heath Park/Llandough Hospital

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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