Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer Services
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 19 hours per week (Mon to Friday)
- Job ref
- 050-ACS012-0126
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Alaw Unit
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £25,313 - £26,999 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Support Worker - Metastatic Team
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.
Job overview
We are delighted that you wish to apply for one of our band 3 HCA vacancies within the metastatic nurse team at BCU which will be based within the The Alaw Unit
The metastatic nurse team is a new nurse led service which supports oncology patients with a metastatic diagnosis. The team consists of three Clinical specialist nurses with the support of band 3 HCSW's.
Offering advice and support to this client group, you will be integral to delivering holistic care to these patients.
As it is a relatively new service, you need to be adaptable to change.
You can find a generic job description attached.
Please browse through and ensure you populate your application based on the person specification.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide care and support to adults who have a metastatic diagnosis. He/she will be responsible for carrying out designated work, which will involve patient care. The post-holder will be expected to work under the supervision of trained staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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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
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology
- Have an understanding of multi disciplinary/ agency working and of individual team roles
Desirable criteria
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
- Experience in Cancer Services
- Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management
- Significant experience of working in cancer services
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with oncology patients
- Experience of working as HCSW
Skills
Essential criteria
- The ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
- The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
- The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
- Good decision making skills.
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- IT skills eg EDCL
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Works well as a team member
Values
Essential criteria
- Put patients first, work together, value and respect each other, learn and innovate, communicate open and honestly
Desirable criteria
- ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
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
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the role
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
- Sara Hardy-Roberts
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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