Job summary
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant
Band 2
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)听 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 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 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 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 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.听 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.听
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Community Hospital Team to provide skilled, clinical and effective care.听 Famau Ward Denbigh Infirmary is a 23 bedded ward which provides rehabilitation and end of life care.
Your role will support the trained nurse and other health care professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient focused care.
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Main duties of the job
Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients鈥 dignity and equality is maintained at all times.
听Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporating into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients.
听Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance.
To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only听for which he/she has the relevant training and assessment.
Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy - assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.
Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley area, welcoming patients, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.
Complete patient menu cards involving patients in the process, taking in to account any dietary instructions as identified by qualified nurse.
Participate in protected mealtimes for patients by ensuring patients receive their meals/beverages in a timely and safe manner, ensuring hands are washed and the environment is conducive to mealtimes e.g. preparing bed area.
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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)听 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 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 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 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 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.听 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 鈥淎pply now鈥 to view in Trac.听
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic numeracy, verbal and literacy skills
- Level 2 NVQ/QCF in health and social care or equivalent experience within a health or care environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances
- Able to clearly document written information
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of dealing with the public within a health or care environment
Values
Essential criteria
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
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
- Chloe Williams
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 850019
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