Hywel Dda University Health Board

Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

ACDU Withybush General Hospital are looking for motivated, dynamic individuals who enjoy working alongside members of the MDT in a challenging but rewarding environment. ACDU is an acute medical assessment unit specialising in short stay admissions.

We are also a unit which encourages staff development if that is what you desire.

Shifts include days and nights.

Main duties of the job

We are a supportive, friendly and motivated team and strive to deliver our Health Board values at all times.

As a unit we focus on a robust multi-disciplinary approach to ensure patients have the best possible outcome whilst staying with us. The MDT are enthusiastic about improving the hospital experience and overall patient outcome.

You will ensure patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by following care plans and treatment interventions as directed by the registered nurse. You will also learn to communicate effectively and this will involve discussions with other members of the MDT and maintain ward philosophy.

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

Interviews to be held on 01/07/2024.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Details

Date posted

14 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-ACS153-0624

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good level of general education
  • Have an understanding of the requirements of the role

Desirable

  • Possess or working towards NVQ Level 2 award
  • GCSEs or similar qualifications
  • Previous hospital experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in working in a caring setting

Language skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Good level of general education
  • Have an understanding of the requirements of the role

Desirable

  • Possess or working towards NVQ Level 2 award
  • GCSEs or similar qualifications
  • Previous hospital experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in working in a caring setting

Language skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Katy Coates

katy.coates@wales.nhs.uk

01437772411

Details

Date posted

14 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

100-ACS153-0624

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Supporting documents

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