Job summary
Full and part time hours available. You will be required to cover shifts which will be long days and nights covering a 24 hour period
We are looking to expand our HCSW team and giving opportunities for band 3 HCSW's to be part of the workforce that will be opening the new frailty unit at Morriston Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an Acute Frailty Unit that will be providing care to patients presenting with, injuries, illness, acute exacerbation of chronic conditions.
We are looking for candidates who is able to manage their time well and want to be part of an innovative multidisciplinary team to help deliver safe, effective quality patient care. Ideally we are looking for someone with experience in an acute environment, however this is not essential.
The unit is opening on the 1st September 2024.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be required to work closely with the multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and effective care for our patients. As a band 3 HCSW, you will be involved in undertaking a variety of enhanced task with support from your registered nurse.
You would be expected to promote the patients independence by focusing on their functional ability and support in the prevention of deconditioning.
The candidate should hold NVQ level 3 in health or equivalent. They will need to demonstrate that they have good communication skills and that they are an excellent team player.
You will be supported in your development to be able to undertake the enhanced skills required within this role.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3) in Health or willingness to complete in agreed timeframe
- Evidence of maintaining their personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Understands the principles of confidentiality
- Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care
- Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Desirable
- Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
- Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality
- Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions; for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience in specialty
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area e.g. recording of vital signs, venepuncture
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload, prioritise workload and individual patient contact.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Other
Essential
- Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern.
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work.
- Committed work attitude
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3) in Health or willingness to complete in agreed timeframe
- Evidence of maintaining their personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Understands the principles of confidentiality
- Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care
- Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Desirable
- Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
- Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality
- Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions; for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience in specialty
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area e.g. recording of vital signs, venepuncture
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload, prioritise workload and individual patient contact.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values.
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisation's reputation.
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
Other
Essential
- Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern.
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work.
- Committed work attitude
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).
