Health Care Support Worker - NWCTC INTERNAL
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Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
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Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6131 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board assigned 15 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6131 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior health care support worker to join the team on the Oncology Outpatients Dept, the post holder will be working with a dynamic and hard working group of people providing care to Haematology and Oncology patients.
Main duties of the job
The role as a Senior HCSW will involve basic care and support of patients, training and supporting HCSW currently in the team or joining the team, taking part in audits, and being an integral part of service provision. The role will also involve delivering a streamlined outpatient clinic working and support the medical teams within an outpatient setting. This role will predominantly be based within the outpatients department, there will be an expectation of being able to work within the day unit as well as with wider teams such as acute oncology, metastatic, neuro-oncology and Enfys ward.
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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management
Essential criteria
- Evidence of being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique
- ANTT
- Phlebotomy
- Basic observations
- Ability to communication clearly and accurately
- Adaptable
- Work alone without supervision
- Vital signs recording
- Venepuncture
- ECG
- Urine testing
- Escalation
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants (SOC 6131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~298k in sample- Middle half £24,492–30,316
- Median £26,364
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board assigned 15 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.