Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Healthcare Support Worker
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Job Overview
A vacancy for various hours has become available for a HCSW in Chirk Community Hospital on Ceiriog Ward. This is a full-time post but working hours and shifts can be discussed at interview.
Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidates will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining, and coordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the Hospital.
The role involves assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, recording observations, and completing bedside documentation. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment.
In each shift, HCSW are allocated to provide care for a group of patients. Duties include but are not limited to providing personal care; assisting with serving meals and drinks throughout the day; recording observations and accompanying patients for investigations.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
- To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver based care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient, their family, and carers.
- Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan.
- Carry out a wide range of duties under the supervision of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.
- Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing.
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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.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably 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
- Basic numeracy, verbal, and literacy skills
- Level 2 NVQ/QCF in health and social care or equivalent experience within a health or care environment
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Desirable criteria
- Completion of all Wales Induction Framework
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience required to fulfill the requirements of the post.
- Experience of dealing with the public within a health or care environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working within the health care sector
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances
- Ability to clearly document written information
- Understanding of Data protection and confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Good interpersonal skills
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 as evidenced in day-to-day work and through discussion at PADR
- Respectful of others
- Demonstrable caring nature
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of quality
Other
Essential criteria
- Special requirements to perform in the role, e.g., Ability to travel within the geographical area. Flexible approach to the needs of the service
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