Job summary
A position has arisen for the post of Health Care Support Worker within the Outpatient Department at Mold Community Hospital. You will work within a supportive team and be supervised by our Charge Nurse. Mold Community Hospital that holds a number of different clinics/outpatients services that is utilised by the local Community and BCUHB patients.
Health Care support Workers will engage in a number of activities including being responsible for helping patients to their appropriate clinic, completing weights, observations and urinalysis. Continued development with NVQ is supported by your manager.
The post holder will be required to rotate within departments as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the Registered Nurses whilst working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient and the family in delivering evidence-based care to patients and clients. This is a flexible role within the Outpatient department Community Hospital/Rehabilitation Unit East Area
The post holder will carry out direct patient care under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and on completion of agreed competencies.
You will work within a supportive team and be supervised by our Charge Nurse. Mold Community Hospital that holds a number of different clinics/outpatients services that is utilised by the local Community and BCUHB patients.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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 and/or knowledge
Essential
- Good general education
- Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2.
- Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services.
- Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.
Exprience
Essential
- Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public in a health care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in care setting.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to maintain clear accurate records.
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Evidence of IT skills.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Team player
- Ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- Good general education
- Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2.
- Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services.
- Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.
Exprience
Essential
- Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public in a health care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in care setting.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to maintain clear accurate records.
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Evidence of IT skills.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Team player
- Ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.
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.
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.
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).
