Healthcare Support Worker
4 days ago
Healthcare Support Worker Orthopaedic Pre-assessment Unit
We are offering an opportunity for a motivated individual to work in the busy environment of the Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment Unit, at the University Hospital of Llandough, as a Healthcare Support Worker.
This Unit cares for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery, assessing their health conditions prior surgery.
Are you dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated to provide the best possible care to patients?
**The main roles for this Band 3 post are primarily**:
Taking and Recording obs
Performing ECG and taking pre-surgery Swab
Performing Venepuncture
Chaperoning
Monitoring stock levels
Support with relevant documentation and patients packs delivery
Responsible for the smooth running of the decontamination area, identifying and reporting any issues to nurse in charge
Act as a role model and support for junior HCSW’s
**Essential requirements of this role are**:
Previous Healthcare Experience (Carer / HCSW)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work well as part of a team
Enthusiastic and motivated
Commitment to professional development must be demonstrated
NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge (or working towards)
**Desirable requirements for the role (but not essential) are**:
Prior experience within a orthopaedic environment.
Knowledge of outpatient work would be useful but training and support will be provided.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “ Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together ”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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