Health Care Assistant- Grove Road District Nursing Team - INTERNAL

Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom

8/12/2025

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

An opportunity has arisen for permanent full time Band 3 Health Care Support Worker within Grove Road District Nursing Team.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out designated work, much of which will involve direct patient care. This care will be delegated by registered nurses and the post-holder will be expected to work under the indirect supervision of trained staff. On occasions take responsibility to undertake a task from a direct referral, outside District Nursing Team.

Full induction into posts will be supported, with opportunities for further career development.

Main duties of the job

Health Care Support Workers play a key role in the delivery of safe and effective care.

As core members of the District Nursing Team, BCUHB (East) will recognise and value your contribution. Your role within the community will be challenging and requires commitment as we develop services across the communities of Wrexham and Flintshire.

We are committed to providing you with the learning resources and opportunities for development that enable you to advance your education and training so you can continue to deliver quality care to your patients and clients.

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.

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 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 / Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good general education.
• Qualification Credit Framework Level 111 (in Care / Health & Social Care) or working towards
• Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality
• Understanding of role and function of Primary Health Care team
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2
• Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services
• Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous/current role to demonstrate working with members of the public in a health care setting
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in care setting.
• Previous community experience
  
  

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to maintain clear accurate records.
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of IT skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• IT skills, e.g. ECDL
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Phlebotomy trained
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate timely travel arrangements between patient's homes, clinics and surgeries
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  
  

Personal Qualities / Values

Essential Criteria

• Team Player
• Ability to work flexibly when required to meet needs of service
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh speaker