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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

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

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

Job Description & Person Specification - Welsh (PDF, 632.5KB)
Job Description & Person Specification - English (PDF, 584.5KB)
OH - Functional Requirements Form (DOCX, 102.0KB)
Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)

Senior Health Care Support Worker - Critical Care

Senior Health Care Support Worker - Critical Care

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