Health Care Support Worker

1 week ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

Job summary

We currently have Healthcare Support Worker positions on our medical wards at the University Hospital of Wales

As a Healthcare Support Worker in our areas you will play a crucial part in our nursing teams, we are committed to providing the skills and training that you need to help you in delivering high quality care to our patients. You will be able to work collaboratively alongside the Multi Disciplinary Team.

You should have good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

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

Main duties of the job

As well as a dynamic, friendly working environment we offer a full induction programme and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role. We have an educational pathway to support ongoing learning development to enable all staff to maximise their potential in providing safe and effective care, supporting staff in academic learning.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You 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 Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Experience in caring for people

Desirable

Previous experience in hospital or health care environment Clerical experience

Skills

Essential

Numerate. Good standard of written and spoken English essential Good interpersonal and people skills Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately Able to maintain confidentiality

Desirable

Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to communicate with people at all levels Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring personality Able to work in a team and demanding/ pressurised environment Demonstrates professionally motivated attitude

Other

Essential

Flexible attitude to work To work in any area of the UHB as required Ability to travel within geographical area.

Other

Essential

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