[ref. o80598818] Senior Health Care Assistant - Health Protection Service - Mold
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
The post holder will work as part of the Health Protection Service, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within north Wales, under the direction and support of a Registered Nurse by following the Health Board’s protocols, policies, standard operating procedures, pathways, clinical governance requirements and care plans.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Health Protection Service delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct need of the patient.
The post holder will assist registered nurses/practitioner in the provision of delegated care of patients. The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the health protection environment.
The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them with future care plan.
The post holder will also be required to offer assistance in induction of junior healthcare workers and apprenticeships.
The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
- Experience of working in a Health Protection environment
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
- Good understanding of risk assessment and management
Skills
Essential criteria- Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique ANNT
- Phlebotomy
- The ability to communicate clearly and accurately
- The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
- The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support from the qualified Nurses
- Basic observations
- Vital signs recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar)
- Routine ECG recording
- Urine testing
- Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need
- Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within professional boundaries
- Good decision making skills
- Standard keyboard skills
- IT skills / knowledge.
- Ability to affect change in a positive manner.
- Works well as a team member
Values
Desirable criteria- Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
Other
Essential criteria- Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
- To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Welsh speaker
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.