Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week (Weekdays, Nights, Weekends)
- Job ref
- 050-ACS564-1025
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £25,313 - £26,999 per annum pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant
Band 3
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. 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.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for Part Time Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team on the Children’s Unit.
The Children's Unit consists of 19 inpatient beds including 1 High Dependency bed, 3 Enhanced Care beds.
We also have 6 Assessment unit beds, 6 medical/surgical day case beds and 2 Oncology beds.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the nursing team 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 care 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 assistants 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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Desirable criteria
- All Wales HCSW induction framework.
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, ANTT, Phlebotomy and Basic observations.
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Ability Vital signs, recording (BP, pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar) Venepuncture, 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.
- Welsh Speaker
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
- Good decision-making skills.
- • Standard keyboard skills the demands of the ward environment
Desirable criteria
- IT skills / knowledge.
- Ability to affect change in a positive manner.
- Works well as a team member.
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
- 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 work flexible hours to cover within the department.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Spurgin
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 844359
- Additional information
Yvette Gibson
Secretary
03000 844359
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