Healthcare Assistant - Holywell

Job Overview

A part time vacancy has become available for a Health Care Support Worker on Ffynnon Ward A in Holywell Community Hospital.

Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidate 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 Ward.

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.

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.

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

Essential criteria

• Good general education - Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2/to obtain or equivalent within 6 months whilst in post
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services.
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to maintain clear accurate records and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Team player and the ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh