Health Care Support Worker

Job title:

Health Care Support Worker

Company

NHS

Job description

We currently have Healthcare Support Worker positions on our medical wards at the University Hospital of WalesAs a Healthcare Support Worker in our areas you will play a crucial part in our nursing teams, we are committed to providing the skills and training that you need to help you in delivering high quality care to our patients. You will be able to work collaboratively alongside the Multi Disciplinary Team.You should have good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.To work in our team, you’ll need to demonstrate the core values as set out by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board;Kind and caring; Respectful; Trust and integrity; Personal responsibility.Main duties of the jobAs well as a dynamic, friendly working environment we offer a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role. We have an educational pathway to support ongoing learning development to enable all staff to maximise their potential in providing safe and effective care, supporting staff in academic learning.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.Date posted26 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,970 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number001-ACS282-1124Job locationsCardiff and Vale UHBHeath Park/Llandough HospitalCardiffCF14 4XWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in caring for people

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital or health care environment
• Clerical experience

SkillsEssential

• Numerate. Good standard of written and spoken English essential
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately
• Able to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Able to communicate with people at all levels Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring personality
• Able to work in a team and demanding/ pressurised environment
• Demonstrates professionally motivated attitude

OtherEssential

• Flexible attitude to work
• To work in any area of the UHB as required
• Ability to travel within geographical area.

OtherEssential

• Other

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in caring for people

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital or health care environment
• Clerical experience

SkillsEssential

• Numerate. Good standard of written and spoken English essential
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately
• Able to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances

Personal QualitiesEssential

• Able to communicate with people at all levels Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring personality
• Able to work in a team and demanding/ pressurised environment
• Demonstrates professionally motivated attitude

OtherEssential

• Flexible attitude to work
• To work in any area of the UHB as required
• Ability to travel within geographical area.

OtherEssential

• Other

Expected salary

£23970 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:22:30 GMT

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