Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

We are currently unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role, as it does not meet Home Office criteria. Applicants requiring sponsorship cannot be shortlisted or interviewed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board within the Trauma & Orthopaedics department at Royal Gwent Hospital.

This opportunity will help you to develop your skills and experience whilst making a difference to patient care.

With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and patients. You should have the vision and ability to help move the service forward, whilst getting the best out of your colleagues/team and will never compromise on quality, treating others with respect and dignity.

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 post holder will work as part of a team providing healthcare services to patients within an inpatient ward, focusing on the direct needs of service users undergoing treatment. They will work within their clinical competencies and base knowledge, following defined protocols and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales. All duties will be delegated and supervised by a registered nurse, in line with the NLIAH (2010) All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.

They will follow care plans appropriate to their role, record patient observations, and document care in patient notes, ensuring entries are countersigned by a registered nurse. The post holder will help promote a culture of physical health and wellbeing that supports recovery.

They will participate in required training and development to meet the KSF outline for the post, including all statutory and mandatory training.

This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under national review and may progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will keep you informed and support you through any changes, including training needs.

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 specialty 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.