Job overview

This vacancy will require the candidate to travel to numerous site bases within ABUHB, including the Grange University Hospital, Royal Gwent Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. 

We are looking for an individual with experience of working within in a preadmission setting or an individual with the drive to develop.

As a Health Care Support Worker you will need to possess some clinical knowledge and  be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a team. You should have good communication skills including IT and the ability to work effectively with patients, carers and other professionals.

A flexible approach is required in delivering the activities which may include weekend and evening work. You will be joining a team that is passionate and focused on achieving excellence in care delivery, for this rewarding patient group. 

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

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed

The post holder will assist the trained staff in a range of patient care duties, recording of patient information and provision of basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse including

Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme.

To undertake routine investigations to include ecg's

To support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused.

To participate in the delivery of patients’ care and undertake clinical duties that are allocated and directly supervised by a registered nurse.

To share with Team Leader information relating to the patients care.

To report any changes in a patient’s condition to the nurse in charge and respond to clinical urgencies.

To utilise customer care skills when caring for patients and relatives.

To maintain and protect confidential information relating to patients.

To undertake any other duties consistent with the overall grade of the post.

To establish and maintain good working relationships with patients, relatives and members of the inter-disciplinary team.

To work as a key member of the team with the patient to reach your negotiated goals.

To contribute to the promotion of health and prevention of illness, as directed by the Registered Nurse.

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 speciality 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.  Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.