Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is searching for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join their team. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives, this is your chance to be part of an organization committed to exceptional care. Sponsorship opportunities are available for eligible candidates.
About the Trust
As the largest healthcare provider in Wales, BCUHB serves a population of approximately 700,000 across North Wales. The organization offers a comprehensive range of services, including primary care, community health, mental health, and both acute and elective hospital services.
By joining BCUHB, you’ll benefit from:
– A supportive work environment aligned with the organization’s core values.
– Professional development guided by the ‘Proud to Lead’ competency framework.
Make a difference in your community with BCUHB. Apply today!
Position: Healthcare Assistant
Salary: £24,433 to £26,060 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Bodelwyddan, UK
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team on the Children’s Unit.
The Children’s Unit consists of 19 inpatient beds including 1 High Dependency bed, 3 Enhanced Care beds.
We also have 6 Assessment unit beds, 6 medical/surgical day case beds and 2 Oncology beds.
To undertake assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care to the child, young person and their family in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.
To supervise and care for children and young people admitted to the children’s ward under the joint care of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services team
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties
- As delegated by the registered Nurse/Practitioner, participate fully in the delivery of
- Planned care without direct supervision, 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 clients
- Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance
- 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.
- Complete patient menu cards involving patients in the process, taking in to account any dietary instructions as identified by qualified nurse.
- Participate in protected mealtime for patients by ensuring patients receive their meals/beverages in a timely and safe manner, ensuring hands are washed and the environment is conducive to mealtimes e.g. preparing bed area.
- Participate in the serving of patients’ meals by cutting up food where required, opening packets, helping patients to sit up
Qualifications
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology
Desirable
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
Experience (Essential)
- Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management
Skills (Essential)
- Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique ANTT
- Phlebotomy
- Basic observations
- The ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
- The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
- The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support from the qualified Nurses
Desirable
- Vital signs, recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar)
- Venepuncture, Routine ECG Recording, Urine testing
- Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
Personal Qualities (Essential)
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
- Good decision making skills.
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable
- IT skills / knowledge.
- Ability to affect change in a positive manner.
- Works well as a team member.
Values (Essential)
- Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
Other (Essential)
- Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
- To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision
Desirable
Benefits
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
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
December 18, 2024