Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

The closing date is 02 October 2024

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen to join the friendly and established team on Ward 1 Care of the Elderly at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital.

Ward 1 is a busy 24 bedded dynamic and fast paced Care of the Elderly ward who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care. The nursing team are proactive, innovative and have a wealth of knowledge in this specialist area. The ward in collaboration with medical colleagues of whom have a wealth of experience in this field supports all acute medical care needs of our patients. A team working approach is adopted to ensure both safe practice, individualised care and a positive patient experience is created for all patients. The ward has fully embraced the red to green/safer approach to care and has the support of members of the multidisciplinary team working alongside them.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to join our nursing team.This is a demanding role that requires commitment, excellent communication skills, and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. The job is challenging and rewarding in equal measure.

Main duties of the job

Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times.

Teamwork is our priority, priding ourselves on providing evidence based, holistic and individualised care for our patients and their families.

Our nurses are encouraged to continue to develop and progress to their full potential.

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.

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS609-0924

Job locations

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


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

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a care environment

Desirable

  • Experience of care

Skills

Essential

  • HCSW previous experience

Desirable

  • HCSW previous experience

Other

Essential

  • Essential communication skills

Desirable

  • Essential communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a care environment

Desirable

  • Experience of care

Skills

Essential

  • HCSW previous experience

Desirable

  • HCSW previous experience

Other

Essential

  • Essential communication skills

Desirable

  • Essential communication skills

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Sister Michelle Eaton

michelle.eaton@wales.nhs.uk

03000844144

Date posted

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS609-0924

Job locations

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Supporting documents

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