Job summary
An opportunity for a Health care support workers to join our dedicated team within the hyper-acute stroke unit. CTM stroke services are currently bases in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
We are looking for reliable motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team.
The individuals will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidate will be caring for patients on an acute stroke with complex health issues. You will be responsible for providing care for patients who require assistance with all activities of daily living including washing, dressing mobilising, feeding and pressure area care.
Successful candidate will also be expected to complete documentation to an acceptable standard and assist in keeping ward area clean and clutter free.
The applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential.
This post is a
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be 'fluent' or be able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being hold to simple conversations with patient. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' booklet attached for more information
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Experience
Essential
- Care experience
- Ability to work as a member of the team but also to show initiative to work alone
- Ability to work supervised and in non supervised circumstances
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Well organised in approach to work tasks
- Good communication skills
- Understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge
Desirable
personal attributes
Essential
- Professional manner
- Reliable and good time keeping
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care experience
- Ability to work as a member of the team but also to show initiative to work alone
- Ability to work supervised and in non supervised circumstances
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Well organised in approach to work tasks
- Good communication skills
- Understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge
Desirable
personal attributes
Essential
- Professional manner
- Reliable and good time keeping
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
