Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 10 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work at the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory as a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker. This is a developmental post to a Band 3 once all the essential training and development criteria have been achieved.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in cardiology and intervention, keen to be involved in this expanding and dynamic service.

You should possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

The post holder will support the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care, working collaboratively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

The candidate must be an excellent role model and be capable of building strong working relationships.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply for this post.

Main duties of the job

To assist Registered nurses and other team members in delivering a high standard of patient care.

To assist in admitting, caring for and discharging patients through their journey in the Cardiac Cath Lab. This entails preparing patients pre procedure and ensuring their aftercare recovery post procedure.

The Cardiac Cath Lab team consist of Doctors, Nurses, Radiographers and Cardiac Physiologists who all work together to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the patients. All the procedures carried out in the Cardiac Cath Lab require all disciplines to work together and the team is only as strong as its weakest link, making this a team that works cohesively together, valuing and respecting each other.

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.

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS759-1225

Job locations

North Wales Cardiac Centre, Glan Clwyd Hospital

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 no" 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 no" to view in TRAC.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Moving and Handling Course completed

Desirable

  • Level II NVQ certificate in direct patient care or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Previous nursing or hospital ward based experience
  • Previous experience of working with the public

Desirable

  • Some experience of cardiology or catheter lab working

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • To abide by all trust policies and protocols
  • To demonstrate some understanding of infection control

Desirable

  • IV Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • Can do ECGs

Personal

Essential

  • Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable

  • Good communicator
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Moving and Handling Course completed

Desirable

  • Level II NVQ certificate in direct patient care or working towards

Experience

Essential

  • Previous nursing or hospital ward based experience
  • Previous experience of working with the public

Desirable

  • Some experience of cardiology or catheter lab working

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • To abide by all trust policies and protocols
  • To demonstrate some understanding of infection control

Desirable

  • IV Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • Can do ECGs

Personal

Essential

  • Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable

  • Good communicator

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

North Wales Cardiac Centre, Glan Clwyd Hospital

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

North Wales Cardiac Centre, Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Bethan Stopford

Bethan.Stopford@wales.nhs.uk

03000845467

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS759-1225

Job locations

North Wales Cardiac Centre, Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Supporting documents

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