Job summary
Employer heading
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
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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.
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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
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
- Rosa Piccione
- Job title
- Clinical Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921827013
- Additional information
Deputy team leader
Senior Nurse
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