Health Care Assistant

Job summary

An opportunity has become available to join our busy elective surgery unit - DOSA as a Health Care Assistant. The ward specialises in elective surgery covering a variety of different specialities. We are looking for an enthusiastic HCA to come to and join our dynamic team. Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to work alongside experienced Orthopaedic staff and the multi disciplinary team. Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

The role involves assisting trained staff in delivering care to patients at their most vulnerable times, ensuring dignity and respect is maintained throughout. Staff will be supported to complete mandatory training and opportunities will be given to develop skills in venepuncture, cannulation and taking of ECG's.

Taking patients to theatre and ensuring they are care for pre and post operatively.

Your development needs will be met through personal development reviews.The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to work well under pressure.

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.