Healthcare Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our nurse-lead team on Tryfan Ward, Ysbyty Gwynedd. Tryfan Ward is a busy forward-thinking unit which has 24 inpatient beds, focusing primarily on safe and effective discharge planning.

The post is for a permanent healthcare support worker with part-time hours available. To work on the ward, it will involve rotation onto night duty; the ability to have a flexible approach to working hours is essential.

The post holder will support the trained nurse and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient-focused care. They will assist in improving the quality of the fundamental aspects of Health and Social Care for individuals who are acutely or chronically ill, frail, or disabled.

Applicants must have experience working in healthcare.

Main duties of the job

1. To assist the registered nurse in carrying out direct nursing care.
2. Perform patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose, and urinalysis following a period of on-job instruction and training.
3. To undertake delegated duties related to patient care that contribute to the ongoing support of patients.

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

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Experience

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Skills

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