Health Care Support Worker

2 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

We are looking for a very caring, approachable Healthcare Support worker, who has a passion for helping people when they are at their most vulnerable providing effective and consistent communication to patients and relatives, and also has a passion for working on a Surgical Ward caring for people pre and postoperatively

As well as a dynamic, friendly working environment we offer a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role.

This is supported by very proactive educational teams throughout General Surgery, with all areas offering electronic self-rostering to help support your work life balance requirements.

The successful post holder will be given the opportunity to develop their skills and experience within Cardiff and Vale UHB. You will be actively encouraged to undertake further study to enhance your knowledge and skills.

You will be expected to be able to assist the registered nurse.

providing assistance with personal care
recording and reporting of vital signs
assisting with admissions and discharges
Ensuring a high standard of infection control procedures, in accordance with our policies.
Maintaining ward stocks, keeping storerooms organised, keeping clinical areas and equipment clean and tidy, and any other duties as delegated by nursing staff.
Assisting patients in maintaining their personal hygiene. Helping our patients to shower/ bath, provide washing facilities access and the use of toilet facilities - promoting independence where possible.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.



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