Health Care Assistant
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Directorate at Wrexham Maelor Hospital for a number of permanent part time / full time Band 2 Healthcare Assistants.
One interview will be conducted for all these positions.
Experience in an Acute Hospital setting would be an advantage, but training will be given.
Post - Full time / Part time
The position involves working within the Surgical Unit; this supports both emergency and elective patients' on the surgical pathway.
The successful candidates will be required to work on an internal rotation contract within the ward environment. Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient's management.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times.
Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clientsAssist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearanceTo perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which he/she has the relevant training and assessment.
Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy - assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley area, welcoming patient, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.
About us
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.
Job 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Completion of all Wales Induction Framework
Values
Essential
- 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 to as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
