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Job overview

Swansea Bay University Health Board are currently recruiting for Health Care Support Workers to join our friendly and dynamic team in Ward A.Ward A  specialises in  Breast and Urology Surgeries  and is in the process of increasing to 19 beds.

We are looking for hard-working, caring and motivated individuals to join us in this role. 

The Healthcare Assistant (Level 2) will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person centred care.

As you can imagine, our hospitals don’t close and as such our HCSW’s work a variety of shift patterns to ensure our patients get the care they need, round the clock. A typical shift pattern is long days 7am -19.30 which does mean long shifts, but less days worked each week. After a couple of weeks this will also include night duty which is 19.00-7.30am. Please only apply to this vacancy if you are happy to work these shifts and don’t have restrictions on the days you can work, due to the nature of our rota's.

The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual’s notes.

If you have previous experience working within a healthcare setting and / or healthcare qualifications, we are very keen to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will be undertaking a vital role in maintaining quality care and be part in the recovery of our patients. 

You will be carrying out several assigned clinical and care tasks related with direct patient care which can have a truly remarkable impact. You will be supported and supervised by a Registered Nurse while carrying out these activities.

Key duties include recording of Vital Signs, Manual Handling, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding and carrying out Hydration & Nutrition checks.

You will also be supporting the Registered/Assistant Practitioner, delivering quality care based on the needs of the patient.

If you are looking for flexible working / Nurse Bank, please don’t apply to this vacancy as this is separate. You will instead need to contact [email protected] . If you are studying or can’t work particular days of the week, you will need to join us via the Nurse Bank.

PLEASE NOTE: It is important to utilise the supporting information box at the bottom of the application form process. Use this space to tell us about your skills, why you want this role, your values and why you would be a good fit. We often receive a large number of applicants, so the supporting information is the best way for you to stand out!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept those who need sponsorship to work in this role due to government guidelines.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.