Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Heath Care Support Worker to join our team on Neuro Rehabilitation Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

The successful candidate will work within the nursing team which is a 14 bedded rehabilitation unit - 2 short stay and 12 long stay beds providing a regional service specialising in brain injuries. The post holder will be required to work as part of the current seven day service, which includes bank holidays, weekends and nights. Part time and full time hours are available.

The Healthcare Assistant (Level 2) will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery ofperson centred care.

Neuro rehab offers a friendly and dynamic working environment and have a strong work ethic of working together as a structured MDT, for best outcomes for our patients and delivering high quality care.

We are looking for individuals with good clinical interpersonal and communication skills, who are willing and able to adapt to change and to work individually within their level of competence.

Main duties of the job

You will be undertaking a vital role in maintaining quality care and be part in the recovery of our patients.

You will be carrying out several assigned clinical and care tasks related with direct patient care which can have a truly remarkable impact. You willbe supported and supervised by a Registered Nurse while carrying out these activities.

Key duties include recording of Vital Signs, Manual Handling, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding and carrying out Hydration &Nutrition checks.

You will also be supporting the Registered/Assistant Practitioner, delivering quality care based on the needs of the patient.

PLEASE NOTE: It is important to utilise the supporting information box at the bottom of the application form process. Use this space to tell usabout your skills, why you want this role, your values and why you would be a good fit. We often receive a large number of applicants, so thesupporting information is the best way for you to stand out.Unfortunately, we cannot accept those who need sponsorship to work in this role due to government guidelines.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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 - look no further.