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Staff Facilities
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Bank - as and when required
Hours
Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Bank - as and when required)
Job ref
100-BANK-ACS002-0524
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£22,720 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59
Interview date
24/05/2024

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BANK Crèche Assistant - Lower Level

Band 2

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

We are seeking appropriately qualified, motivated and enthusiastic applicants, to help fulfil our aim of establishing a team of BANK staff for our Crèche at Withybush Hospital.

Both a recognised childcare qualification and childcare experience are essential to the role.  Experience of childcare specifically in a crèche, nursey or school is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post-holders will be responsible for the care of the children who use the Crèche, and for delivering the care in accordance with current policies and procedures under the guidance of the Team Leader and the deputy team leader.  They will be required to be involved with children's activities whilst at the Crèche and to have flexibility to perform any other duties as required.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: 
•    Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
•    Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
•    48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
•    Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 24/05/2024.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Basic level of general education
  • Recognised Childcare Qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid Certificate
  • Knowledge of children's play
Desirable criteria
  • Food Safety Level 2 Award
  • Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Childcare experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of childcare in crèche, nursery or school

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Carer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore 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 Phillips
Job title
Crèche Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773732
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