Health Care Support Worker

4 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Velindre Cancer Centre Full time

The post holder will work as an integral part of the clinical nursing team to support the ward areas. The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical practices within the ward environment. The role will facilitate systems and processes that assist in the fundamental of care delivery to the patient to include stock maintenance, taking and recording of observations and to assist with the basic physical and emotional care of patients and their families as directed and under direct supervision of a qualified nurse.

To assist nursing staff and the multi disciplinary team (MDT) in the assessment process by contributing to developing a picture of patients' needs.

To work closely with the MDT to carry out prepping duties to ensure that clinic preparation is done in a timely manner to highlight any issues needing to be rectified and to aid in the smooth running of the service

To help in the co-ordination the work of the junior HCSW’s

To assist in the delivery of care as identified in the patient's care plan. At all times reporting observations on progress or deterioration to the nurse in charge/clinical lead.

To develop skills and experience at carrying out delegated duties in respect of the physical and psychological needs of the patient not always under the supervision of the Registered nurse in charge.

Following appropriate risk assessments by a qualified nurse, work with the patient and carers to minimise identified risk.

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

Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand our award-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.



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