Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our bank staff in the Mid Wales Area.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. As a rural Health Board we have around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of the land mass of Wales. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold.   Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care, not to mention a wide range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.  If working for Powys Teaching Health Board is something that is of interest, we may have an opportunity just for you

Main duties of the job

‘We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, forward thinking and patient-centred Healthcare support workers to join our bank staff team. Our approach is multi-disciplinary led care. We are looking for individuals who are able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, are caring and kind and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills within a ward/ready to go home unit setting.  We need individuals who are sympathetic, with excellent communications skills, an active interest in learning and an attitude that ensures the highest standard of care for our patients. The role entails shift work, so the ability to work a range of hours is needed, to include nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.