Healthcare Assistant Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales
Job description
The post holder will support the trained nurse and other health care professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient focused care.
Improve the Quality of the fundamental aspects of Health and Social Care for people who are acutely or chronically ill, frail or disabled.
All HCSW posts will be recruited on the basis that they will complete Level 2 NVQ within 30 months of appointment. It is a requirement of the individual that they must have completed an NVQ to the required level before a permanent support workers post will be offered by the Health Board.
To undertake delegated duties related to patient care that contributes to the ongoing support of patients. To include escorting patients to various destinations unsupervised. Occasionally with the use of wheelchairs
Perform patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis following a period of on-job instruction and training.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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.
