Health Care Support Worker - Respiratory
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job overview
The main duties of the post are to provide care for individuals accessing Primary and Community respiratory services across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Health Care Support Worker to join our caring and professional nursing team delivering care to people accessing primary and community care nursing and respiratory services across Aneurin Bevan University Health board.
We are a friendly team and welcome applications from Health Care Support Worker's who possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal and who are committed to providing high standards of care for patients, their families and carers within the Primary care setting.Ideally the candidate will have excellent computer skills. You will provide care to patients accessing Primary and Community respiratory services, whilst working under the supervision of a team of registered nurses. You will carry out direct care duties under the delegation of a registered nurse e.g. phlebotomy, physiological observations, sample testing, ECG, Spirometry/Feno, Home oxygen post instillation checks(PICS) and Inhaler technique checks.
You need to have a good standard of education, a caring attitude and the ability to be flexible to service needs. Also important is being able to work as part of a dedicated team and the enthusiasm to learn.
Successful candidates will have completed a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Ability to travel easily between sites is essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicants should have:
Recent NHS or primary care experience within the last 12 months is essential.
Experience of working with patients with chronic disease or respiratory conditions would be an advantage.
A proven track record of being reliable and dependable.
A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage.
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
Essential criteria- NVQ Level 3 in care related subject
- Working Towards NVQ Level 3 in a care related subject
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a care environment
- Experience of working in Primary and Community care or with patients with chronic conditions
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.