Healthcare Assistant at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (Visa Sponsorship)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is searching for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join their team. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives, this is your chance to be part of an organization committed to exceptional care. Sponsorship opportunities are available for eligible candidates. 

About the Trust

As the largest healthcare provider in Wales, BCUHB serves a population of approximately 700,000 across North Wales. The organization offers a comprehensive range of services, including primary care, community health, mental health, and both acute and elective hospital services. 

By joining BCUHB, you’ll benefit from: 

– A supportive work environment aligned with the organization’s core values. 

– Professional development guided by the ‘Proud to Lead’ competency framework. 

Make a difference in your community with BCUHB. Apply today!   

Position: Healthcare Assistant

Salary: £24,433 to £26,060 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Bodelwyddan, UK

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team in the Children’s Unit.

The Children’s Unit consists of 19 inpatient beds including 1 High Dependency bed, and 3 Enhanced Care beds.

We also have 6 Assessment unit beds, 6 medical/surgical day case beds and 2 Oncology beds.

To undertake assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care to the child, young person and their family in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.

To supervise and care for children and young people admitted to the children’s ward under the joint care of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services team

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

Main Duties

• As delegated by the Registered Nurse/Practitioner, participate fully in the delivery of
• Planned care without direct supervision, ensuring that the patient’s dignity and equality is
• Maintained at all times.
• Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high-quality service for patients and clients
• Assist the patients in maintaining their own hygiene and personal appearance
• Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring the area is generally clean and tidy – assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.
• Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley area, welcoming patients, directing them to bed/another area, and showing patients around the ward.
• Complete patient menu cards involving patients in the process, taking into account any dietary instructions as identified by a qualified nurse.
• Participate in protected mealtime for patients by ensuring patients receive their meals/beverages in a timely and safe manner, ensuring hands are washed and the environment is conducive to mealtimes e.g. preparing bed area.
• Participate in the serving of patients’ meals by cutting up food where required, opening  packets, helping patients to sit up

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
• NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care-related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
• Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology

Desirable

• All Wales HCSW induction framework

Experience (Essential)

• Experience working as an HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
• Good understanding of risk assessment and management

Skills (Essential)

• Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using the aseptic technique ANTT
• Phlebotomy
• Basic observations
• The ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
• The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
• The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support from qualified Nurses

Desirable

• Vital signs, recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar)
• Venepuncture, Routine ECG Recording, Urine testing
• Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice about the role as per service need.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities

Personal Qualities (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• IT skills/knowledge.
• Ability to affect change positively.
• Works well as a team member.

Values (Essential)

• Ability to approach any problem calmly and professionally.

Other (Essential)

• Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
• To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example, working unsociable hours
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

Benefits

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications

Required Documents

1. CV/Resume
2. Cover Letter

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply

Application Deadline

December 18, 2024