Health Care Support Worker

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker with an interest in patient care services to join our friendly, busy team.

The successful applicant will be based at the Maternity Department in Prince Charles Hospital but may be expected to work at other sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as required. Applicants will be employed on a permanent contract basis.

Main duties of the job

The Post Holder will undertake delegated duties, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Midwife, and following a period of training and completion of core competencies.

This post does not carry managerial responsibility. The post holder will always work under the direction and supervision of a qualified member of staff.

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

About Us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We Live By Our Core Values

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Date posted
12 February 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 2

Salary
£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number
110-ACS042-0225

Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr
CF47 9DT

Job Description

Responsibilities
Job 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

• Good general education

Desirable

• NVQ 2/3

Experience

Essential

• No essential experience required of working within this setting

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a health care setting

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Good communication- verbal and written

Desirable

• IT skills including email and internet

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr
CF47 9DT

Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/