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Job summary

Main area
Critical Care
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (worked as 12 hour shifts covering 07:45-20:15 and 19:45-08:15, 7 days a week)
Job ref
050-ACS412-0725
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£24,833 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

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)  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 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

Critical Care are looking to recruit a  Health Care Assistant to work alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver care to patients and families on the Intensive Care and High Dependency unit in Ysbyty Gwynedd. 

Applicants should have an interest in delivering high quality, patient centred care and enjoy working as part of a close knit multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Support registered nurses and multi disciplinary team in the provision of critical care to patients on the High Dependency and Intensive Care Unit.

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

Assist registered nurse to deliver high standards of holistic patient care which ensures privacy and dignity are maintained at all times. This includes supporting hygiene needs, nutrition, mobility,  basic nursing care and rehabilitation as indicated within the plan of care and as delegated by the registered nurse.

Ensure the clinical area is adequately prepared to receive patients, maintaining standards of cleanliness.

Act as a chaperone for patients undergoing examinations and procedures, providing psychological and physical support.

Accurately document information relating to patient care as instructed by registered nurse.

Observe and report changes in patients condition to the registered nurse.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

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 criteria
  • Basic Numeracy and literacy
  • Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care or equivalent expereince
Desirable criteria
  • Completion All Wales induction Framework

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of caring / dealing with public
Desirable criteria
  • Previous healthcare expereince

Aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Ability to remain calm and professional
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker

values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates BCUHB values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Evans
Job title
Matron - Critical Care
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 841341
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