Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 26 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-ACS759-1124
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £24,433 - £26,060 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Health Care Support Worker - Critical Care
Band 3
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
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated Critical Care workforce at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, as a Band 3 Health Care support Worker.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced, proactive, enthusiastic and caring individuals, who will enjoy working in these demanding and rapidly changing environments, supporting all levels of nursing, medical and allied health staff. We provide care for both elective surgical patients and emergencies admissions from all specialities.
In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer well-established, structured teaching and development programmes for all staff. If you have a caring and compassionate approach to your work and patients, and want to join a motivated, friendly and supportive team, we are keen to hear from you.
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 and/or knowledge
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Desirable criteria
- All Wales HCWS induction framework
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner
- Basic understanding of risk assessment and management
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of basic observation skills
- Ability to work alone ,under supervision and understanding when to seek clinical advice and support from qualified nurses
- The ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
- The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances
- Evidence of being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique
- ANNT, Phlebotomy
Desirable criteria
- Competent in vital signs, venepuncture, ECG recording, Urine testing, BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skils
- Ability to work independently within professional boundaries
- Standard keyboard skills
- Good decision making skills
Desirable criteria
- IT skills/Knowledge
- Works well as a team member.
Other
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Welsh speaker
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Williams
- Job title
- Critical Care Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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