Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Health Care Assistant
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Band 2 Healthcare Assistant – Ward 3 Vascular Surgery, Glan Clwyd Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Directorate at Glan Clwyd Hospital for a number of permanent full-time and part-time Band 2 Healthcare Assistants to join Ward 3 Vascular Surgery.
Ward 3 is a 23-bedded specialist Vascular Surgery Ward and forms part of the centralised North Wales Vascular Service at Glan Clwyd Hospital. The ward cares for patients requiring both elective and emergency vascular treatment from across North Wales.
As a member of the Ward 3 team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout their treatment and recovery journey. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to ensuring patients receive safe, effective and person-centred care while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.
Ward 3 offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills within a specialist vascular setting while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient care. As part of the centralised vascular service for North Wales, the ward provides exposure to a diverse range of vascular conditions and surgical procedures, making it an ideal environment for developing clinical knowledge and experience.
Main Duties of the Job
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Assist patients with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting and meeting hygiene needs whilst maintaining dignity and privacy at all times.
- Support patients with eating, drinking, mobility and activities of daily living.
- Assist in the safe movement and handling of patients in accordance with local policies and procedures.
- Support patients recovering from vascular surgery and those living with vascular conditions.
- Assist in ensuring patients are comfortable and promptly report any concerns or changes in a patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.
- Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming ward environment.
- Assist with stocking clinical areas and ensuring equipment and supplies are readily available.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Promote patient independence, wellbeing and a positive patient experience throughout their hospital stay.
- Adhere to Health Board policies, procedures and standards at all times.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for Our Organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description and Main 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 Criteria
- Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Experience of dealing with the public.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous clinical experience.
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience.
Desirable Criteria
- Completion of all Wales Induction Framework.
Values
Essential Criteria
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working consistently in line with our Organisational Values, and enabling others within the workforce to do so to as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR.
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