Job summary
- Main area
- Surgical
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Various hours available)
- Job ref
- 050-ACS335-0625
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £23,970 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within the outpatient setting under supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional
Undertakes personal care activities and tasks as delegated by a registered healthcare professional, in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation
Supports the registered healthcare professional in the effective running of the outpatients area on a day to day basis
Ensure the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client's condition and improvement/deterioration
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the healthcare setting and appropriate storage of stock items
Deliver role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and the Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales
Main duties of the job
Plan and prioritise own daily allocated workload within the area, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely and effectively and in line with patient's assessed and identified needs and plan of care
Work within established procedures when delivering care; and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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
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
- Level 2 in care
- Ability to undertake a period of Induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work related procedures, for example completion of a competency based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification
- Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
Desirable criteria
- Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role for example Micorsoft office, email, Teams etc
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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
- Catherine Williams
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 847200
- Additional information
Mrs Sharon Ellis
PA to the Surgical Matrons
Tel: 03000 847427
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