Job overview

The post holder will work as part of the nursing team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct need of the patient.

The post holder will assist registered nurses/practitioner in the provision of delegated care of patients.  The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the health care environment.

The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them with future care plan. 

The post holder will also be required to offer assistance in induction of junior healthcare workers and apprenticeships.

The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed.

To provide day to day care for service users under supervision of a Clinician which adheres to best practice, standards and guidelines, and contributes towards the service users care and treatment.

Work in partnership with service users, other members of the MDT staff as appropriate, to achieve the optimum health outcome for clients
To be part of the MDT in providing a high and consistent level of holistic care, maintaining the dignity and equality of the individual. This includes direct care.  

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for someone caring and enthusiastic to work full time as a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker within the Denbighshire Community Mental Health Team.

Candidates must hold a positive attitude to the mental health care of the older persons client group and be able to ensure that individual's needs for privacy, respect, dignity and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will provide high standards of care and work as part of a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team based at Community Mental Health Team in Denbighshire.

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.