Job summary
- Main area
- Medical Care of the Elderly
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (NA)
- Job ref
- 050-ACS109-0225
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £23,970 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Health Care Support Worker
Band 2
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
The opportunity has arisen to join the friendly and established team on Ward 1 Care of the Elderly at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital.
Ward 1 is a busy 24 bedded dynamic and fast paced Care of the Elderly ward who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care. The nursing team are proactive, innovative and have a wealth of knowledge in this specialist area. The ward in collaboration with medical colleagues of whom have a wealth of experience in this field supports all acute medical care needs of our patients. A team working approach is adopted to ensure both safe practice, individualised care and a positive patient experience is created for all patients. The ward has fully embraced the red to green/safer approach to care and has the support of members of the multidisciplinary team working alongside them.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated individual to join our nursing team. This is a demanding role that requires commitment, excellent communication skills, and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. The job is challenging and rewarding in equal measure.
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.
Teamwork is our priority, priding ourselves on providing evidence based, holistic and individualised care for our patients and their families.
Our nurses are encouraged to continue to develop and progress to their full potential.
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
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a care environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of care
Skills
Essential criteria
- HCSW previous experience
Desirable criteria
- HCSW previous experience
Other
Essential criteria
- Essential communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Essential communication skills
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sister Michelle Eaton
- Job title
- Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000844144
- Additional information
Please see job description
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