Senior Health Care Assistant

Senior Health Care Assistant - Evening & Overnight Nursing ServiceWe currently have the following Band 3 Health Care Support Worker vacancies within the East Area Evening & Overnight District Nursing Service:Band 3 - 2 x 15 hours per weekThe Service operates across Wrexham and Flintshire counties and the team are based in Wrexham. The service covers the hours between 6.00 pm and 8.00 am.Further discussions can take place at interview or by informal discussions.Full induction into the posts will be supported, with opportunities for further career development.Main duties of the jobThe role will be to support the Registered Nurse in delivery of planned and unplanned patient care to patients and offer support to formal and informal carers in their own homes and care homes.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf 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.Job responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationQualifications / KnowledgeLevel 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and work based training / short courses.Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults / children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standardEnhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check.Ability to work a range of shift patternsAbility to travel within geographical area to meet the needs of the serviceSkills & AttributesGood communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitivelyAbility to work with minimum supervision to a high standardAbility to keep calm in stressful situationsAbility to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approachOrganisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficientlyAbility to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as TEAMSPhysically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual taskssWelsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.ExperienceExperience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practiceExperience of working within the NHSDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr