Main duties of the job

  • Assist the Registered Nurse/Midwife in delivering a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients dignity and equality is maintained at all times in line with organisational requirements
  • Act as a chaperone for patients prior to, during and following clinical procedures or examinations.
  • Following appropriate training measure patients weight/height and perform routine urine testing and recording of blood pressure/pulse/temperature reporting results to Registered Nurse/Midwife in charge.
  • Check accuracy of patient demographic details on attendance at clinic. Where changes are identified, inform the Nurse in Charge and Clinic clerk in order that records can be updated.
  • Taking accurate telephone messages. Laboratory results should always be read back to the technician who will confirm that it is correct.Being aware of the danger of divulging information to a caller and knowing when to refer the call to a senior member of staff.
  • Prepare general clinic area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.
  • Contribute and assist in moving and handling of individuals ensuring that organisational guidelines and policies are met
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
  • Communicate basic information to patients and their carers maintaining confidentiality, dignity and respect

    • Working for our organisation

    If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

    Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

    Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

    Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English

    Detailed job description and main 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

    English

    Essential criteria

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    • Desirable criteria

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    • English

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    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable