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Job summary

Main area
Orthopaedic
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
001-ACS294-1224
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Llandough - Orthopaedic Pre-assessment Unit
Town
Llaondough
Salary
£24,433 - £26,060 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Healthcare Support Worker

Band 3

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.


 

Job overview

Healthcare Support Worker Orthopaedic Pre-assessment Unit

We are offering an opportunity for a motivated individual to work in the busy environment of the Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment Unit, at the University Hospital of Llandough, as a Healthcare Support Worker.

This Unit cares for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery, assessing their health conditions prior surgery. 

Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated to provide the best possible care to patients? 

If so apply today!

Main duties of the job

The main roles for this Band 3 post are primarily:

  • Taking and Recording obs 
  • Performing ECG and taking pre-surgery Swab
  • Performing Venepuncture 
  • Chaperoning 
  • Monitoring stock levels 
  • Support with relevant documentation and patients packs delivery
  • Responsible for the smooth running of the decontamination area, identifying and reporting any issues to nurse in charge
  • Act as a role model and support for junior HCSW’s 

Essential requirements of this role are:

  • Previous Healthcare Experience (Carer / HCSW)
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work well as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Commitment to professional development must be demonstrated
  • NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge (or working towards)

Desirable requirements for the role (but not essential) are:

  • Prior experience within a orthopaedic environment.
  • Knowledge of outpatient work would be useful but training and support will be provided.  
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.


Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

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, Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Previous HCSW in a hospital setting
  • Good standard of written English / Welsh
  • Able to perform venepuncture
Desirable criteria
  • Experience within a orthopaedic setting
  • Experience within an outpatient setting
  • Able to take and record Observation appropriately
  • Able to perform ECG

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Able to maintain good stock levels
  • Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Oracle trained

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rosa Piccione
Job title
Clinical Nurse Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921827013
Additional information

Deputy team leader 

[email protected]

Senior Nurse 

[email protected]

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