Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

Ward T is a 24 bed emergency surgery ward. The ward covers a variety of surgical specialities, with its primary focus being Maxillofacial/ENT. We are looking for a dynamic and driven Band 3 healthcare support worker, who is currently working at band 2 level and would like a new challenge.

We are seeking an individual who drives high standards of patient centred care in a challenging environment. You should be enthusiastic and motivated and enjoy working in a fast paced ever changing environment.The ward encompasses the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) ethos, to assist patients to meet their daily goals of early mobilization and early introduction of food and fluids in the post-operative period. Excellence in communication skills, both verbal and written, is therefore essential. The band 3 will be expected to achieve competencies for wound dressings, suture/clip removal, demonstrate understanding of airway support.

Main duties of the job

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a large number of applications are received.

The post-holder will be:

Excellence in communication skills, both verbal and written, is therefore essential. The band 3 will be expected to achieve competencies for wound dressings, suture/clip removal, demonstrate understanding of airway support.

Will also be required to assist the Registered nurses in the assessing, planning, management and evaluation of care.

Work as an effective member of the team, actively promoting good team relationships.

Communicate effectively with patients and relatives and overcome barriers to effective communication in a manner which is sensitive to Service User needs.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city then look no further.