Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for full time and part-time Band 3 Health Care Support Workers to join the nursing team on the Childrens Ward.

The ward consists of 22 beds including 1 High Dependency bed, 6 Assessment unit beds. The ward is a busy combined surgical and medical ward.

JOB PURPOSE
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 childrens 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.

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

Byddwch yn gallu dod o hyd i Swydd ddisgrifiad a Manyleb y Person llawn ynghlwm yn y dogfennau ategol neu cliciwch Gwneud cais nawr iw gweld yn Trac

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • NVQ level 3 in health care which includes specific modules related to nursing care activities outlined within job description eg baseline observation, blood sugar measurement; or equivalent qualification

    • Desirable criteria

  • NNEB or equivalent

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Recent experience of nursing in an acute health care setting

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience working within CAMHS team

    • 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