Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Health Care Assistant INTERNAL
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADER
The post holder is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of nursing care in an acute adult ward under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and to work collaboratively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Main Duties of the Job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic Band 2 Health Care Support Workers to join our Emergency Department team.
The HCSW is an integral part of the team carrying out assigned tasks alongside registered nursing staff, including essential patient care, clinical duties and non-clinical duties. Ensuring the environment is kept clean and tidy for patients is paramount. You will work as part of a large team of nurses, emergency nurse practitioners, doctors and a wider multidisciplinary team providing a high quality of care and safe discharge planning for our patients.
This busy unit is looking for a motivated and forward-thinking healthcare assistant who is keen to embrace the challenge acute nursing brings. You will need excellent communication skills and team working ability. You should have a keen interest in caring for emergency admissions and a willingness to learn. The ideal candidate would possess good time management skills and be able to work under pressure.
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Applications are welcome from both new and existing Band 2 HCSWs.
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.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Care or Equivalent Experience working for the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Good standard of secondary education.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Dealing with the public
- Previous experience with caring environment.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the NHS care setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good telephone manner.
- Motivated.
- Compassionate.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
Desirable criteria
- Basic IT skills
Personal
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable criteria
- Flexibility approach to work.
- Welsh speaker.
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