Health Care Support Worker

Job Overview Children’s Outpatient’s Department is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our small friendly team. As a department we offer a range of services to children and families and constantly seek ways to develop our service. This is an exciting opportunity for those wishing to learn and develop skills in a supportive environment. Welsh language Skills Welsh language Skills need to be learnt when appointed to the post. Main duties of the job Experience of working with people in outpatients setting Experience of working within a team Experience of working within care settings Experience of working with individuals and/or families with complex needs Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. IT skills Working for our organisation Provide support in a challenging environment Passion to help others or a desire for a fresh start Be part of the largest health organisation in Wales, the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales Receive support in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework Engaged leadership at all levels Committed to promoting equality and diversity, and proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme Applications processed via email account registered on the application form Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Assist registered nursing staff in providing a high and consistent level of holistic care, maintaining dignity and equality of the patient and providing suitable play/distraction Report to a registered nurse if there is cause for concern with a patient's physical, mental or emotional wellbeing Undertake allocated tasks related to the care environment and direct care of the patient/client group as identified by the nurse in charge Obtain and test specimens in concordance with the care plan and report and record results On completion of NVQ unit or equivalent course You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications And/or Knowledge NVQ 3 or equivalent or be working towards level 3 to be achieved within 18 months of appointment with relevant experience in providing care Experience Experience required to fulfil the post; previous experience within the outpatients or ward setting with a paediatric background Aptitude And Abilities Ability to work under supervision Ability to communicate and receive information; ability to listen and communicate effectively Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Basic literacy and numeracy skills to enable completion of records Ability to maintain records Ability to build up therapeutic relationships with this service user group Ability to successfully carry out wound management, baseline observation and growth measurements Participate in clinical supervision Ability and fitness to undertake physical intervention training Values Evidence of effective team working; ability to work positively as part of a team Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the unit Committed to continuous development Other Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues Understanding of patient care Understanding of clinic procedures Flexible hours/days/weekends Desirable criteria NVQ 3 or 4 Basic food and hygiene certificate Health or social care courses Previous study in relation to children Experience required to fulfil the post; previous experience within the outpatients or ward setting with a paediatric background IT skills Wound management Gained or working towards NVQ level 4 and above The ability to motivate others The ability to remain calm in challenging situations The ability to support colleagues Welsh Speaker Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr