Job summary
An opportunity has occurred for a health care assistant to join the highly motivated District Nursing Service in the Anglesey locality. The role will involve the successful candidate supporting the district nursing team to care for those living in the community who require nursing care. Rotational post to cover both day and night duties.Applicants should be enthusiastic with an awareness of and committed to the modernisation of the service. They should be able to work well within a team and also alone.You must be able to travel between patients homes both within towns and rural areas in a timely manner.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Health Care Assistant Main duties
The health care assistant will assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient their family and carers.
Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.
About us
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.
Health care assistant Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The health care assistant 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 / Knowledge
Essential
- Good general education.
- Qualification Credit Framework Level 111 (in Care / Health & Social Care) or working towards
- Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality
- Understanding of role and function of Primary Health Care team
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2
- Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services
- Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues
Experience
Essential
- Previous/current role to demonstrate working with members of the public in a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in care setting.
- Previous community experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to maintain clear accurate records.
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of IT skills
Desirable
- IT skills, e.g. ECDL
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Phlebotomy trained
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate timely travel arrangements between patient’s homes, clinics and surgeries
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Personal Qualities / Values
Essential
- Team Player
- Ability to work flexibly when required to meet needs of service
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board