patient care professional Haverfordwest, Wales
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Health Care Support Worker, Band 2 on St Caradog Ward which is an Adult Mental Health Ward, in Haverfordwest.
The successful applicant will have experience of working in an adult acute in-patient setting and will demonstrate dynamic and innovative practice. The Service strives to provide high quality acute inpatient mental health care to the local population and the post holder would be expected to demonstrate leadership and resilience in the face of the day to day clinical, managerial and professional demands of the role.
If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment we would like to hear from you. Successful applicants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team but must be able to work flexibly to suit the needs of the service and within a shift system providing 24 hour a day cover, 365 days a year which includes nights. Some of the duties may include:
Assist in the provision of care of patients.
To work in support of the qualified nurses and be directed and supervised by them to undertake assigned tasks.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with patients through regular contact and ensure their safety and well-being.
Ensure the confidentially of patients and clinical documents at all times.
Report any complaints, untoward events, or incidents to qualified nursing staff, and where appropriate under their supervision, complete the appropriate records.
To respect the dignity, privacy, and independence of patients always.
Be involved in discussion on the development of patient centred programmes
Be aware of patients on Mental Health Act restrictions and record/report accordingly to qualified staff.
To respond to emergency calls under the guidance of qualified staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 08/08/2023.
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;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
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.
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