Student Only

To undertake HCA duties as and when required on allocated Bank shifts in any generic adult areas placements.

To assist the Registered Nurse in the provision of patient careunder guidance and supervision of a nurse.

To undertake non-nursing duties and ward clerical duties as required

To maintain identified ward environment and equipment to the correct standard of cleanliness and working order.

Would you like to work flexible shifts - that fit around your life?

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are looking to recruit Health Care Support Workers to join our Temporary Staffing Department.

The post holder will be involved in direct and indirect care of our patients in line with agreed protocols.

**Basic care duties for our patients may include**:
- 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.

Assisting our patients to eat and drink where appropriate.

Ensure all mandatory training requirements are kept up to date.

The post holder must ensure a good standard of infection control procedures, in accordance with our policies.

The post holder may also assist with other tasks, such as maintaining ward stocks, keeping storerooms organised, keeping clinical areas and equipment clean and tidy, and any other duties as delegated by qualified staff.

Please note, you will receive full training as part of the role.

To work in our team, you’ll need to demonstrate the core values as set out by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Kind and caring;Respectful;Trust and integrity;Personal responsibility.

By joining our team within the Temporary Staffing Department, you could achieve the perfect work/life balance.

There are many benefits to working within our Temporary Staffing Department, which include:
- Working flexible hours to suit you.

Priority over agency workers.

A choice of weekly or monthly pay.

Access to a range of benefits, such as the NHS Pension Scheme and Staff Discounts.

Acquire experience in supporting and providing services within a large University Health Board.

Access to our staff support services, such as our Employee Wellbeing Service.

Diverse opportunities to build upon your current knowledge and skills set.

If you share our values and would like to join our Temporary Staffing department - we would love to hear from you

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.

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