Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) - MEAU- UHL

Job summary

Are you passionate about patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a dedicated Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join our dynamic Medical Expected Assessment Unit at Llandough Hospital. This is your chance to play a vital role in supporting acutely unwell patients and be part of a team that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence.

MEAU provides care for acutely unwell patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care and supporting patients through their assessment and treatment journey.

The successful candidate will assist with essential clinical tasks, maintain a safe and clean ward environment, and support investigations, transfers, and discharges. You will work alongside experienced staff who will provide guidance and support to help you transition smoothly into the role.

We are looking for someone who shares Cardiff and Vale UHB's core values:

• We care about the patients and the people we work with
• We trust one another
• We respect each other
• We take personal responsibility
• We treat people with kindness
• We act with integrity

If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a busy, team-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Acute Medicine is a challenging but rewarding environment, with opportunities to develop and extend your knowledge and skills, whilst working alongside Registered Nurses caring for adultswith a wide range of medical conditions.

To enhance yourlearning, you will be supported by a practice development team. You will be actively encouraged to undertake further study to enhance your knowledge and skills in this interesting and fulfilling environment. If you welcome the opportunity to provide excellent patient care in a challenging and rewarding environment, then this opportunity is for you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.