Health Care Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in Ogwen Ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Ogwen Ward, a 30 bedded ward, specialises in trauma orthopaedics, and we welcome candidates who are eager to contribute to our commitment to high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will collaborate closely with nursing staff to support daily operations, contributing to the overall care and well-being of patients, visitors, and staff. Your role is vital in fostering a safe and nurturing environment for all.

The ideal candidate will be encouraged to collaborate effectively within a team to uphold high standards of care, while also demonstrating the capacity to work independently when needed.

The Enlli Ward comprises 15 dedicated beds and places a strong emphasis on infection prevention, recognising its importance for the well-being of our patients and staff.

Rota schedules are designed to cover a full 24-hour period and incorporate a balanced mix of both day and night shifts.

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

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS252-0425

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and personal 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 personal specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post
  • Experience of dealing with the public within a health or care environment

Desirable

  • Understanding of infection prevention

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic numeracy, verbal and literacy skills
  • Level 2 NVQ/QCF in health and social care or equivalent experience within a health or care environment

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post
  • Experience of dealing with the public within a health or care environment

Desirable

  • Understanding of infection prevention

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic numeracy, verbal and literacy skills
  • Level 2 NVQ/QCF in health and social care or equivalent experience within a health or care environment

Desirable

  • NVQ level 3

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

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


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

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

ward manager

Keshia Holman

keshia.holman2@wales.nhs.uk

03000841414

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS252-0425

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW


Supporting documents

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